Chapter 20
RJ’s in-processing to Eglin had been seamless. RJ’s comprehension of how to get from point A to point B: not so. Eglin’s reputation as one of the largest air bases in the world didn’t compare with actually traversing it. After he settled into temporary quarters, he marveled at the white sand beaches, the parasailing that still occurred in December. He liked how green natural grass grew, sometimes wild in the streets, and even in December, there were rain showers. He didn’t have problems getting Coca-Cola, pizza tasted like pizza, and a Big Mac tasted like a Big Mac. He saw twenty-four-hour convenience stores, places to easily get ice cream, people who spoke English, and men and women who weren’t covered head to toe, holding hands.
These scenes provided a welcome experience for
