The fob didn't have a helo-pad so we landed in the farmland nearby. I think it was a dirt farm. Dust was kicked up everywhere. The sand was so fine in places it was like baby powder.
I spent 3-days (2 nights) there doing some work. The first night I slept in a small cinderblock building because the afghans I was escorting were a bit nervous. The second night I slept outside in an open tent. It was cool but they issued me a nice sleeping bag so I was plenty warm. It was very windy that night; a memorable experience.
I was told these domed buildings were chicken coops.
They had a small range there so I shot off a clip of my M9 and M16. The first time I've had the opportunity to shoot it on 3-round burst mode. I also shot a few clips from an AK-47. Including full auto mode.
There was this exceedingly cute dog roaming around camp. He looked very healthy too - not covered in mange and fleas like the dogs in Kabul. He woke me up barking while I slept outside last night. I wondered if he was barking at taliban sneaking over the wall. I decided to let him and the guards handle it then rolled over and went back to sleep.
I flew out this morning. Two blackhawks took us up to Herat. The flight along the mountains was beautiful. We took a nice twin engine beechcraft plane back to Kabul. Normal airline seats and I didn't have to wear my body armor. They even played a pre-recorded FAA required briefing asking us to make sure our tray tables and seats were upright for take-off and landing.
I just took my first shower in 3 days. I think I'll take another one in the morning.
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