The relationship with the local population is good. Most of their food and supplies are bought locally, bringing much-needed money to the community. They are often guests at local coffee shops or restaurants, showing SFOR presence in a peaceful relaxed manner. Sometimes our neighbours invite us in for Turkish coffee. In one of the crowded bedrooms, bunk beds take up nearly all the space.
Life here is very good.
The platoon is alone, and we do our own cooking. The most exiting thing is the border patrol. We observe cars crossing, and try to find out what they are up to. Platoon commander Lt. I'm here with my platoon, and can choose most missions by myself.