Relaxing in Djibouti
It is not all work and no play in Djibouti. The MWR (Morale Welfare & Recreation) department is very active in organizing activities for all the Marines and servicemembers. When we first arrived, a softball tournament was in full swing. Unfortunately, we were not able to harness all of our talent, nor hold any practices, so our team did not do so well.
The volleyball season has just kicked off and we have a team entered. Turnout has been uneven due to the rotating nature of our watches, but we haven't done too badly. I believe that there has been 3 games and 2 practices so far, with the team doing OK. I joined them for the first time for their latest game, against the base Fire Fighters. (As you know, all fire fighters are actually professional softball & volleyball players who fight fires in their off time - no disrespect intended!) We got killed in the first game as the fire fighter's superior skills enabled them to dominate the net. We wore them down and came back to win the second game. I came in half-way through the game and had some key saves, plus winning 3-4 points on my serve. The last game was a tough one, but we lead most of the way. Here is our team playing in one of their first games:
We also have two Cantinas on the Camp. Here my XO & I relax and enjoy a beer. Kenya has a beer, Tusker, that is very good. If you can find it in the States, I highly recommend it! Kronensburg 1664 is also a favorite. (And yes, he is sweating a lot, it was very humid that night and he had just come in from walking the posts.)
DominicsDad, in Djibouti
The volleyball season has just kicked off and we have a team entered. Turnout has been uneven due to the rotating nature of our watches, but we haven't done too badly. I believe that there has been 3 games and 2 practices so far, with the team doing OK. I joined them for the first time for their latest game, against the base Fire Fighters. (As you know, all fire fighters are actually professional softball & volleyball players who fight fires in their off time - no disrespect intended!) We got killed in the first game as the fire fighter's superior skills enabled them to dominate the net. We wore them down and came back to win the second game. I came in half-way through the game and had some key saves, plus winning 3-4 points on my serve. The last game was a tough one, but we lead most of the way. Here is our team playing in one of their first games:
We also have two Cantinas on the Camp. Here my XO & I relax and enjoy a beer. Kenya has a beer, Tusker, that is very good. If you can find it in the States, I highly recommend it! Kronensburg 1664 is also a favorite. (And yes, he is sweating a lot, it was very humid that night and he had just come in from walking the posts.)
DominicsDad, in Djibouti
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