Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008Greetings from Iraq
I just wanted to let you know that I have arrived in Baghdad safe and sound. It was a long trip, with an overnight stay in Amman, Jordan on the way; but so far I'm not feeling too jet lagged. Some work colleagues picked me up from the airport so I actually got to the International Zone (aka Green Zone) much faster than anticipated and I got to stop at one of the big PXs on the way to do some shopping.
Last night a group of people from my office also got together for some beer. There's nothing like sitting around in 100 degree heat at 8:30 PM. You have to drink fast if you don't want your beer to be warm.
My apartment is quite nice. I'm including a picture I snapped of my room shortly after I arrived. I literally had just thrown down my bags and stuff. I don't have a roommate yet, but will have one in the near future. It's nice to have arrived first to get settled in before the other person arrives. I haven't been to the office yet, but the compound is huge, so I'm sure I'll get lost a few times in the first weeks. I have to get going for now.
Take care,
Valerie
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