Some weeks ago “Tree Wars” began on Camp and I was bound not
to lose. Our three fruit tree saplings
are stressed, but surviving (another allegory for this place). It was time for the cu-de-grase this this final
battle. Our Ministry of Finance
colleagues dedicated their tree with a marble plaque, shamelessly carved with
their names on it, outdoing another Division’s “Friendship” plaques. I funded some local Nuristani craftsmen to
make us three wooden signs and they came through fabulously. Carved, scrolled, painted and stained signs
as a testament to our enduring commitment (literally) to this place. Did I mention the Nuristani are direct
descendants from Alexander the Great when he was here? Yes, we Greeks invented everything!!! Oh yes, we won this battle.
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