September 08, 2003
Halliburton Hotel
P--Arrived in Baghdad. The trip was uneventful. Didn’t see one Army vehicle until Ramadi--the desert is, well, deserted. There isn't any security out there.
One car full of Ali Babas did check us out, but they lost their interest and drove on. Five trips on that road is enough. I promise not to do it again.
Staying at the Palestine for a few days until I find a unit to film. It’s been taken over by KBR. I caught off the elevator today and a Gurkha with an MP5 asked me where I was going. “To my room”. Seems like KBR took over our floor. There is a blast barrier around the hotel plus you are now searched when you enter the compound.
It feels safer than last time--at least we don’t have to worry about a truck bomb. The UN bombing has people scared. It’s a far cry from three months ago when we were walking around downtown shopping without a worry in the world.
BTW, if you were wondering, F got his MP5 back.
I'm trying to track down a Public Affairs Officer in the morning.
I need some sleep.
