While in Iraq, I've gotten to meet some pretty incredible people who have been very supportive and friendly.  Every Saturday I get to spend the evening with the pilots and aircrew that fly the helos at post eating the best steak to be found in Baghdad!
Here I am with Stephanie (a RN from Germany) and Megan (one of the assistant regional security officer's wife).

Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy

I've completed my cruise...just to say, it was AMAZING!  I loved seeing all the incredible places!

This is an extended view of one evening.

As you can see...it was quite windy!  lol

Here I am standing in the original Olympic stadium...or what's left of it. :)

Here I am standing on the Mount of Olives, over-looking Jerusalem.

More to come later...