Chilling [literally] in Kyrgyzstan

Our flight from Kandahar was pushed back from the 5th to the 8th, just in time for a cold wave and snowstorm to hit the country. Fortunately, the tents were really warm and the shower facilities were like saunas.

I was able to find the tent I stayed in on Google Maps. The coordinates are 43° 2'58.02"N, 74°27'41.99"E.

The toilet facilities were a little different, though -- distinctly Army issue.


Although permanent party servicemembers are allowed off-post into Bishkek, we transients are not. We are, however, to allowed access Pete's Place, the on-post bar.

Here they have "Russian-style" Black Russians -- cognac with cherry and almond flavors -- along with a slew of other drinks for about $2 each.

We're allowed 2 per 20 hour period, at least until someone messes it up for us.