Abu Ghraib: Day 265

I had been looking forward to sitting on the wooden bench outside my trailer and reading after getting back from lunch. I'm finishing American Soldier, which I started during my first week at Abu Ghraib (blame it on an inconsistent schedule and a short attention span). The book is on loan to me from Jeff Squire, one of my friends from Hereford Fire.

The funny thing about the Arabic language is that no matter what is said, the tone of the voice always sounds pissed off. I read about 25 pages before the noon prayer started from the neighborhood mosque. Fridays, being the Muslim holy day, equate to longer prayer sessions than usual. In addition to the typical adhan (call to prayer), the al-mu’azin (Prayer Caller) delivers some sort of sermon. This sermon, however, sounds as if it is being given by Adolf Hitler. Ok, so comparing the al-mu’azin to the Nazi leader isn't fair, but it gives you a good idea of what it sounds like to the ignorant ear.

I'll probably finish the book tonight. Then again, Jim, Nick, and Brad might want to play some Halo 2, and everyone here knows that I'm not one to walk away from a challenge.