Singapore

 JAN 30, 2020

Jan 14, 2020 I was back on a plane and leaving the Middle East. This seemed like good timing as the tension was growing due to unrest in Iran. There were several events in January 2020 that created increased tensions in the area. There were several travel warnings issued during this time. Here is a short list of some of the events: On Jan 3, 2020 a U.S. air strike near the Baghdad International Airport kills General Qassem Soleimani. Then on Jan 8 Iran launches several ballistic missiles on two bases in Iraq that have US troops. Jan 9 a plane crash in Tehran looks like it was shot down. Jan 10th it is now confirmed that Iran shot down the passenger plane and killed 176 innocent people.

I did not have any problems or worries. I flew out of Abu Dhabi and landed in Singapore. I was happy to be back in Asia even if this means I can’t increase my country count since I am repeating counties. I was headed to my friend’s house. I was looking forward to spending some in Singapore.