Afghanistan - Day 5 - DFAC
Last night on my way back to the tent for that sleep I blogged about last night, I bumped into two friends from Kuwait who were out here for temporary duty. It was great to catch up with Major Becknel on the sidewalk before his flight back to Kuwait. And being able to talk with Keith over dinner at the DFAC before calling it a night for good was refreshment for my soul.
Now the DFAC, or Dining FACility, is the place to get something to eat. For all the jokes about the "mess hall" or the "chow line" (all synonyms for "dee-fac"), I must say that the food is quite good. I would compare it to a college cafeteria or a really good summer camp. There is always ample variety, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and a good selection of beverages. Hairnets and servers with wide-ranging personalities complete the effect.
It's a good thing that my tent is at the far end of the post. With a nearly 1-mile walk (16 minutes) from my tent to the office I've already noticed a slight reduction in my waistline. This Battle of the Bulge will be fought on two fronts. Staying away from the shuttle bus is the easy part; staying away from the desserts (particularly the ice cream) in the DFAC is the harder challenge. Still, if I can make good choices at the DFAC and keep my activity level up, I should be fine. Yesterday I walked about 6 miles; today about 4 miles. My legs are starting to feel it, but I think it helps me sleep better at night.
Now the DFAC, or Dining FACility, is the place to get something to eat. For all the jokes about the "mess hall" or the "chow line" (all synonyms for "dee-fac"), I must say that the food is quite good. I would compare it to a college cafeteria or a really good summer camp. There is always ample variety, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and a good selection of beverages. Hairnets and servers with wide-ranging personalities complete the effect.
It's a good thing that my tent is at the far end of the post. With a nearly 1-mile walk (16 minutes) from my tent to the office I've already noticed a slight reduction in my waistline. This Battle of the Bulge will be fought on two fronts. Staying away from the shuttle bus is the easy part; staying away from the desserts (particularly the ice cream) in the DFAC is the harder challenge. Still, if I can make good choices at the DFAC and keep my activity level up, I should be fine. Yesterday I walked about 6 miles; today about 4 miles. My legs are starting to feel it, but I think it helps me sleep better at night.
