Nice, But Long Trip

Stops in Ramstein, Germany,  Adana, Turkey, and Manas Air Base in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (where I continue to spend the longest layover of my life, 3 days, before getting to my destination)

Preparing to leave Baltimore...I had an exit row...and leg room:

Ramstein Terminal...and new Ramstein Billiting, BX, and Commissary complex (which we could only view from the terminal, not visit!)

Incirlik AB Terminal (I had a chicken sandwich at that "American Eatery" in the corner, and gave Cheri a call from the bank of DSN phones on the wall)...and our long walk back to the plane

In processing tent at Manas (during our 10 minute break).  While at Manas, I was issued my battle gear and chem gear--adding about 60 more pounds to the 127 pounds of stuff I was already lugging around):