Christmas in Iraq

CPT N and I posing in front of our Christmas tree during our company holiday festivities. Aren't we so cute! This one is for you Jodi. Merry Christmas!!

Silliness and Fun

SPC A and I being a bit goofy.

Backing up a bit to my tour of Ur, this is a doorway at Abraham's House. Well, a re-created one on the original foundations. This site was restored for the Pope's visit in 2000 (I think that is the correct year). This place was huge! Abraham had quite the abode in his day.

A lunch with a view

This fabulous building is the Pantheon. After visiting I had lunch across the way (where this pic was taken). Now, not only is this a memorable site to see but a very cute and very charming watier came over to tak my order and said (now you must read this with an Italian accent) "what can I get you, tell me everthing you beautful woman." And of course I melted and giggled at the over-the-top service but hey....when in Rome.....

Close up!

Ooh, bad hair day. Hair aside though, this is one of my "self-portraits" at the Coloseum. Behind me is the "floor". In ancient times, the part behind me would have been covered and sand spread across it for the fighting.

Where is the other half??

This structure certainly needs no introduction. My second day here was spent touring the ancient sites including this one. This is a fabulous view/picture I do say so myself:) Postcard worthy!

Just Me

Piazza Barberini. Just stopping for a photo op whil hanging out with Wendy and Cathy.