LONG HAUL II

19AUG07. Sunday. Finally Landed in Zurich at 0745AM. I was amazed at how many Tobacco companies endorse and support the Smoking Lounges in Europe. All these little rooms sponsored by Camel, Winston, etc. Too Funny. Got Tickets from Zurich into Qatar. Waited around with Red-eyes for a while. The Trip Takes us from Zurich, to Crotia, Serbia, Turkey, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, then Qatar. Nice, nice, plane. Seats about 300 people, there were about 40 folks traveling. International Crew, hand service, Video on Demand. I almost didn't want to leave the Plane. Landed at 800PM (after a 6hr flight). Got thru Customs. Wisked off to the Base. Dumped our gear and went for our 3-beer limit. Seems like old times. Tomorrow, we get underway at 700AM. They say to expect 24-48hrs Travel Time. I can't wait. Doug