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Today was day two in the country. After a long day #1 in orientation at the big office in Doha, I finally went out to post today. Security is phenomenal. The Prince could take a few lessons. Checkpoints and ID checks are apparently a way of life. I'm seriously feeling safer here than I am back home. My Villa Compound has high concrete walls with a double gate that is only opened by 24 hr guards to people that belong here.
Speaking of people that belong here....this includes food delivery people. Everyone, and I mean everyone, delivers here. If you want Hardees, they deliver. KFC delivers. Local restaurants, yup, you guessed it, they deliver.
Traffic is unbelievable here. People drive like...well, I have no reference to compare it to. I'm starting to have real angst about getting a car. It's basically a free-for-all out there. There are apparently laws in existance but by all appearance, no one obeys them. The theme is FAST and FURIOUS! IF you survive the ride home, home is hard to find. They apparently do not believe in street signs. Everything operates on a landmark principle. To compound this problem, everything looks alike to me...very beige. Of course there are varying shades of beige, however, one beige building looks like another. I almost wish they would give me the villa rent on my check and stick me in a box out on post.
Speaking of post, I really feel comfie out there. It's like a small USA city. People smile and say hello, there are tons of places to eat, the PX to shop in, and the traffice is sane.
On this note, I'm going to toss laundry in the dryer and try to get a complete night's sleep. I've only been sleeping in 2 - 3 hr increments since I got here and 0500 comes early.