Mar 07 2008

Jose in Kuwait

Published by travelbear at 8:50 am under Asia, Bear Posts, Kuwait

I am on deployment with one of SJEDS students’ father to Kuwait.

Do you know where Kuwait is?

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We originally moved into tents for a couple of weeks. The tents had from 5 to 7 people in them. I actually didn’t mind living in the tents (except when the the wind and sandstorms kicked in). We have since moved into what are called pre-cast buildings (PCB’s). It is kind of like a big warehouse. These buildings hold 58 people and me. We use lockers and blankets for walls. The good thing about the PCB’s is that they have internet connections.

The weather is starting to warm up. However, it is also sandstorm season. We have had a few sandstorms so far. Below is a little idea what a sandstorm looks like. The pictures are of a ship in the port. One on a clear day and one during a sandstorm.

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The most fun I had was when I went to work with Mr. C. a couple of weeks ago. I also get to hang out with Commander Thom. You can see him in the pictures with me below. We made rounds around the yards and made a few friends along the way.

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2 Responses to “Jose in Kuwait”

  1. # Lanceon 13 Mar 2008 at 6:44 am

    Thank you for sharing Jose’s visit to Kuwait. Some of the kids here have dads there too.

    We were confused about how they used the lockers for walls but we think that’s a cool way to make privacy. We hope the sand doesn’t get in your eyes. How do you protect your eyes from the sand, goggles?

    Who is Commander Thom? The man in the jeep? If not, who is the man in the jeep, or the animal with Jose in the jeep?

    We think Jose is lucky to visit there because we always wanted to see a tank.

  2. # joseon 31 Mar 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Jose…Wow! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures and letting us know what it’s like for you over there. Did you have to wear something over your nose to keep the sand from getting in it? How about your ears? We really appreciate what you dads and moms and bears and others are doing for us in Kuwait and how you’re also teaching us about what it’s like over there. Jose, please give big hugs to everyone! Lily Arnold’s mom

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