Below you will read about our journey from Minneapolis to Kuwait City.
29FEB12 - 6:45PM EST
Even after the snow storm, we were able to leave Minneapolis on time. I think we were all anxious because we wanted to catch our connecting flight to Kuwait from Washington D.C. Dulles.
It is great to be working with such a great team. You can actually see and hear the excitement in us. We are proudly carrying our Army National Guard issued backpacks.
Ironically, we were delayed at Washington D.C. Dulles due to rain, but the snow in Minnesota didn't delay us. As never having been on a flight longer than 4 hours, the announcement that the flight was 11 hours and 44 minutes made reality set in. We are really doing this and going to Kuwait. SO EXCITED!
01MAR12 -1:45 PM Kuwait Time
We will be landing in Kuwait soon. It is very difficult to describe how I feel. I am unsure of what lays ahead, but I do know that the team is ready to go and begin working with Soldiers.
01MAR12 - 5:00 PM Kuwait Time
Arrived at Kuwait International and had to go through about 4 different processes before we could get our bags. Visas, finger-printing, pictures, more finger-printing and then customs. At last, it was great to see our Minnesota Soldiers picking us up at the airport. Our drivers quickly explained the landscape and our photograph restrictions. I actually saw a sign that said "Sand Drifts." We're not in Minnesota anymore. In addition, we were welcomed by a sand storm. A sand storm looks like a brown blizzard.
My sleeping quarters
Tents in which we will present.
Our team after arrival at Kuwait International Airport.
You have to be resourceful to be able to charge your phone. :-)
Until next time...Take care.
Gina
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