Time to go home

My year is up... its time to go home. I flew from Balad back to Baghdad on Wednesday and I am spending today on Camp Victory waiting for my flight out of the country.

Its been a very long and rewarding year. I'm happy with my decision to come here -- I've learned a lot professionaly, I've had my eyes opened to many things in life, and the financial reward cannot be overlooked either. I'm finally out of debt and I'm hoping to stay that way for many, many years.

The photo above was taken during my blackhawk flight back from Balad on Wednesday.

Signing off,
-- Joe

Time at the Zoo coming to an end

I'm all packed. My flight out of Baghdad is scheduled (although I cant say when). By the end of this week I will be settled into Balad in my new office to live out the remaining two weeks of my tour here. Its the end of an era for me. But since it means that I'm that much closer to coming home, its a welcome end.

The photo above is the IT staff in front of our building over the weekend.