Flying Across Baghdad

It was a busy day today! I jumped in a helicopter and flew to another FOB (Forward Operating Base) in Baghdad and helped with a worship service. What an incredible feeling that was zipping along just over the rooftops across Baghdad. It was a beautiful flight, and I loved the view.

Later this afternoon, I made some trips around Camp Liberty, including a visit to what used to be Saddam's main palace. I got to sit in his "throne," and get my picture take. The building itself is incredible- everything is marble, almost like a state capitol building. There is intricate plaster work on the ceilings that has been hand painted, and a chandalier that reportedly cost 1 million dollars. Amazing how this guy lived while the rest of the nation was in shambles.