122510 Christmas in Iraq

122510 Christmas in Iraq

Everyday is a work day in Iraq and holidays are no exception.  The Army does put out a great meal and Christmas this year was no exception.  I've attached a bunch of pics of the meal and included the menu too.  You'll notice that crab legs were on the menu but were not served so 'Christmas Lobster' (a favorite of mine) was substituted (fine by me!)  Something new this year was ice sculptures.  They were...'interesting'.  Also there were many displays of breads and fruit sculptures too!  I think fruit sculptures are big in India/Nepal which is where most of the DFAC staff comes from.  Unfortunately all this fruit and bread is for display only and goes into the garbage that day.  It seems a waste and there is not a particularly warm reception when that fact is pointed out.  Two years ago on this day it was snowing and that hadn't happened for some 50 years.  But Christmas 2010 in Iraq is warm and sunny (see pic of me outside).   

R/Chris