Saturday, January 07, 2006



By the rivers of Babylon.......

We all know the song, but I actually got to walk among the ruins of Babylon. It was truly AMAZING. I stood next to the Ishtar gate where Alexander the Great once stood. AND...I got to reenlist in the Navy for another six years next to statue of the Lion of Babylon. You could just feel the history as you walked around. It is one of those experiences you take with you and remember for the rest of your life.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joe, glad to see you posted a new picture. And you are so right, truly amazing. AND...nice slider. I can't wait to see all our pictures. We'll have to print some out for Gramma (doesn't have the computer capacity) and Grampa (doesn't have a computer). We have quite a graphics dept at work, maybe I can have them put something together for us. Counting the days now + the wakeup. You and your comrades are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mom

3:26 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great Pictures. So sorry hear about your friend Sotelo. I had read about that, but did not know that you knew him. UH, Joe?... Does this note say that reinlisted in the Navy for another 6 years?? Reserves or active? Just wondering and praying. I love you!

3:38 AM  

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