Over the course of the 4 days I was in Iraq I took countless number of pictures. After the link are some of my favorite portraits of the men we met throughout the trip. Also pop over to Jack's blog to read an essay he recently posted, the link is above his picture on the next page after the "read more".
Tour Guide at the Red Museum which used to be a prison when Suli was under Saddam's reign. One of the most powerful places in Suli to visit as it not only puts into perspective the atrocities of the Bath Party but gives you a deeper understanding of the will and tenacity of the Kurdish people to overcome.
Traditional Kurdish attire. As we passed this man I commented on how nice his shoes were. My brother got me a pair for Christmas so it was cool to see this man dressed in his Friday's best after Mosque. In typical Kurdish fashion he also asked if he could give them to me as a gift.
Guys in the kitchen of the best kebab shop in Suli
The best driver in Suli.
Not a local but he's been there long enough that I thought I could sneak him in.
Make sure to read the story that Polla aka Jack has posted over at his blog Polla Kamal in Iraq It's an amazing story of the realities of the area. This photo was taken shortly after a lake swim north of Suli. It was also Jack's first time swimming and an amazing experience to share with friends
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