HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I'm finally taking a break from the rigors of Afghanistan departing on Tuesday afternoon and returning on Saturday late... never before spent Thanksgiving basking in the warm Persian Gulf waters. Actually, I'd rather be back in NH with friends and family on this, my favorite holiday. But if I have to be in this part of the world, The Movenpiick Hotel on Jumeirah Beach (you can Google it if you're wanting to share that experience with me) ain't a bad place to be.


I've been sharing with my Afghan friends the meaning behind Thanksgiving and they're fascinated by the similarities with many of their holidays. A time to give thanks to God for the many blessings he bestows on us and also a time to spend with family. Like us, they love to celebrate the holidays with their extended family, eating and just spending time together.

So, this will be my last blog for a week. And no, I will not take my computer so I can blog from there. But, I will take pictures and share stories upon my return.

I wish you all a most joyous and peaceful Thanksgiving. But, know that I will be giving thanks poolside with an umbrella drink in hand in an exotic land where the air and water is clean.