Well it's been a long time coming, or at least it's been a long time in the offing.

Two false starts because of problems getting my Iqama to me on time - but now its all go for tomorrow.

My bags are packed, I've only got to do half a day tomorrow, fill in my time sheets for the next three weeks, do a hand-over presentatikon and I'm offskee.

Next stop Bangkok.

Mrs GH landed yesterday and I've told her to meet me at the airport with a cold beer in one hand and a bacon sandwich in the other.\

Yipee.....

Let the good times roll! What's the itinerary, spending the whole time in Bkk or planning to do some travelling about?

And hey, how's Saudi Arabia compared to Italy and Thailand by the way? Inquiring minds want to know.

Have a good one and try and take it easy on the cold beers and bacon sandwiches. (Ignore the last part)

I'm still in Saudi for 12 more days, feeling jealous now

Have a blast GH...

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I had a similar experience as yours while I spend nearly 2 months in Morocco a few years back. Bacon and sausage links are my all time faverite sandwich and breakfast, they are my stable diets. I was starving and really miss my pork dishes.

You're lucky that Mrs. GH did nice thing to satisfied your crave.

Enjoy your R&R.

Well it's been a long time coming, or at least it's been a long time in the offing.

Two false starts because of problems getting my Iqama to me on time - but now its all go for tomorrow.

My bags are packed, I've only got to do half a day tomorrow, fill in my time sheets for the next three weeks, do a hand-over presentatikon and I'm offskee.

Next stop Bangkok.

Mrs GH landed yesterday and I've told her to meet me at the airport with a cold beer in one hand and a bacon sandwich in the other.\

Yipee.....

Ah, yes, R&R, AKA I&I, etc.

I did 26 months in Khartoum, '87-'89.  USAID paid for two R&Rs per tour since it was a hardship tour.  I took seven (7)!!  All of them to Bangkok.  Did think of trying to write off five of them to my medical plan as "psychological readjustment" expenses, never did, afaid they'd cancel on me!

Mac

Enjoy yourself GH.

I always enjoy your knowledgeable and incisive posts - but don't waste your time on the internet while you are here.

We'll survive without you, for a while

Thanks for the best wishes guys.... longing off now..... Bangkok / Samet / and the north ... here I come.