I got back from shooting a conference in the Bahamas a few hours ago. Unfortunately the entire event was 'off the record', so I can't tell you who hosted it or who was there. It was centered on strategic goals for the global war on terror, but they focused on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The conference itself didn't really hold my interest, but the resort where it was held was great. It was the same place the Pirates of the Caribbean people stayed when they were shooting the movie. I had a room with a spectacular view overlooking the ocean. The conference lasted until 4:00 pm everyday, so I had time to go for a swim in the clear blue water.

It took me awhile to feel comfortable around the other attendees. I was in a sort of a limbo between the guests and the staff. But there was an open bar each night, so I eventually became more comfortable with them. The people were actually really interesting. They were heavily involved in the war and reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan and they had great stories to tell. I probably would have liked it better if I understood what they were talking about. The topics were so focused on specific regions and tribes, that most of it went straight over my head.