Plane to Dubai-Friday, April 17 10:30 pm/Saturday, April 18 7:30pm

As we boarded the plane, we were greeted with champagne! We got our stuff all settled and got comfortable. Our chairs completely reclined and we ordered our meal off a menu!

WOW!

During the flight, I watched Nixon and Frost. Great movie! I also watched the map of where we were flying throughout the flight. As I watched our route, I realized we would be flying over Iraq. I was always under the impression, Iraq was a NO FLY zone. But a pilot that was taking a break, told us that is not the case. They flew over it all the time. He said you ask for clearance like you would ask for clearance to fly over Northwest Arkansas.

Dad and I looked out the window while we flew over..... Fortunately, it was daylight and you could see Iraq around Basra. We saw the Tigris and Eurphrates River flowing into the Persian Gulf. I never imagined that I would ever see this area of the world.

Many hours and a day later.....

We have arrived!

Just as soon as we landed, someone had a sign for us to walk with him. We were whisked through the airport so quickly, I didn't get to take it all in. Hopefully when we leave, I can see it better.