I arrived in Kuwait a few days ago. It is a transition point for all Navy personnel going into and out of theatre. We get our Warrior Transition overview here. It's also a good way to decompress here without a lot of responsibilities. We can wear our PT gear everywhere, including the dining hall. Compared to Iraq, that is a nice change. Unfortunately, as with everything military, there are other quirky rules. For example, you cannot have any prescription glasses or sunglasses around your neck or on top of your head in the dining hall. Why? Don't ask me. It's a small price to pay for being able to wear gym clothes to the dining hall but we never get off scott free.
I saw a U Tube video of flooding in our sub-division and it was pretty dramatic. Thankfully we're situated fine but some neighbors have had considerable damage. We have a nicely sloping backyard that can take a lot of water before it would ever get near our house.
I just finished my work out for the day, will have lunch, and then off to the outdoor pool for a few hours. Somehow, sitting by the outdoor pool (or boating) is what summer is about and I missed that this year. This will help to make up for it. We just have a 2 hour "warrior transition" class tonight and one on medical tomorrow and that's about it. So lots of free time to relax. It's hotter here than in Iraq but at least it's not peak hot season.
I've finished all the classes, easy day. There are things to be aware of when returning home, i.e. look for signs of stress, medically or psychologically but I don't think I'll have too much to worry about. I will not go back to work for several weeks, to have time to spend with the family and to reintegrate into society, so to speak.
I just booked a trip for Loretta and I to Hearst Castle. I was there many years ago and enjoyed it. It should also be a nice coastal highway drive.
I've got to run to muster now (we still do that each morning).
Just a little while now until we see the good 'ol USA.
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