Topic: Posts While on R&R
I am going out to eat with a few friends tonight. If I tried to do the same thing in Iraq, I would only have two choices – either the restaurant inside the al Rasheed hotel or the Blue Star.
The Blue Star is located in a small tent on an American contractor's compound. It has simple plastic chairs and tables both inside and outside the tent. The outdoor lighting is a little weak, and the indoor light is reminiscent of a downstairs basement. Thankfully, the food is tasty and cheep. All the main courses cost $6 and most appetizers cost around $2. I am a big fan of the lasagna and "Mexican," but most people choose the Arabic food. Many people finish their meal with a little shisha.
Posted by alohafromtim
at 9:11 AM EDT
