After a night of being unable to sleep, I got up to send Mark and e-mail. He just so happened to be online when he received my e-mail and so we got to talk on Skype for nearly an hour (12:30-1:30 AM here). I was a bit tired needless to say this morning at work- but being able to talk with him for so long made it all worth it. I got to hear a lot of information from him so here it is!
He stated that it is HOT! We all knew that, but his living arrangement consists of a tent that he shares with 12 people in a large building. Unfortunately, the air conditioning in the building had been broke the last 2 days and so it was even hotter. The outdoor temperature was 113 so I can only imagine how warm it was in that building at night. He said it was miserable. Mark said that the last few days they have been doing mandatory training. Mark's first job over there is as a Liaison Officer (LNO). I'm not sure when his first day of that will be but I'm sure it will be soon.
As for the poo pond- he said if the wind is blowing in the wrong direction he can definitely smell it. I offered to send some Vicks to rub under his nose on those days but he said that he didn't want it because the sand would just stick to his face then. I'm not sure which is worse- sand stuck to your face all day or smelling sewage?
As for the flight into Afghanistan he said it was incredibly cramped but went very smoothly. He said he didn't start getting nervous until the plane started its descent but he prayed the Prayer of Protection over and over and it helped ease the nerves.
That's all I have for the update. It sounds like he is doing alright which was wonderful to hear! Eased my mind for at least a little while.
Love,
Ang
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