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After a while on any operation, things eventually settle into a routine...For us, it was no different. One day, while messing around with a piece of wood and a ball bearing, rolling it around on the board, I had a thought. Why not make this into a golf course? So, I carved some divots into the wood, grabbed a few green magic markers, and made fairways and greens, sand traps and lakes. Pretty soon, rather than just trying to get the ball in the cup, it turned into a speed competition. Who could get the ball into all of the cups the fastest. I was the reigning champion for a very short time...Even our battalion commander got involved. It became a furious competition.
Other things we did in our "spare" time...reading (lots of that), French lessons (one of my buddies spoke fluently, and helped me refresh the competence I'd picked up in high school, including an imaginary trip through French Canada that led to a real trip once we got back.), and soccer games (we put together a team and played the local club...and lost big to guys with no shoes.) Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Well, to be honest, there isn't much of a night life in Somalia. That is, if your looking for a disco or some sort of dance spot. However , there are restaurants where people play mucic and sing songs. You'll find that in almost any major city. There aren't any alcohol-serving places in Somalia, so if that's what your looking for, you won't find it. After all, this is a muslim country. I know some muslim countries have places where they sell alcohol but not in Somalia.
Usually anybody who is in the restaurant can join in the conversation. Outsiders are welcomed especially, due to their unique perspectives on things such as politics. Don't be surprised if you get offered Qat to chew while you are there.
First of all, you won't find women in these restaurants because women aren't supposed to go out to eat in public places with men. So it's mostly men chewing Qat and chatting about anything. I'd say about 2/3 of Somali men chew Qat which is a a stimulant plant. It causes you to lose your appetite and have a dry mouth. Its mostly chewed in East Africa and parts of the middle east. Leave a Comment Theme: Live Music
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