FOB Smart at 1430 - Sunday
Afternoon on a Sunday in Qalat is very unlike such back home. As today is the beginning of the week here, we moved forward with a five-stop mounted combat patrol this morning. Today we ventured out into nearby villages to perform a quasi-assessment of village needs, such as power, water, and sewage works. I have to say that this was probably one of the single best missions I have been on. This is so because of the incredible beauty I experienced in the environment and surroundings encountered during long walks through these three villages today.
Life is certainly full of pleasant surprises too. Today I shook many hands, exchanged pleasantries in the local Pashto language, and observed conditions in three similar villages near Qalat. Photos never lie, so the photos I will post later will help me express why we had such a good time. Nothing ever happens here without a little "excitement," so we had some of that too. What a terrific day it has been so far!
I spoke with my son earlier, several times at that, so I cannot complain about anything.
143, Kaesen.
Good night and good day.
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