August 05, 2007
Karkh Market
On a recent trip with Ambassador Crocker we visited the Karkh market. Luckily he found just the right sort of glass he was looking for. 
Old Haifa
Recently I visited an area of Bagdad called "Old Haifa" in the Karkh district. Exploring this part of town was off limits to virtually everyone until recently. Its now showing some signs of life. 
I don't care how hot it gets in Baghdad, you will never catch me swimming in the Tigris. 
The one thing all Iraqis can agree upon is their unified support for their football team. 
Rusafa Book Market
After a car bomb ripped trough the Rusafa book market, a historic portion of Baghdad, I went out to assess the damage. I'd never seen anything as destructive both in physical damage and lost culture. 
Lunchtime
I wonder if this tank was counted toward the train and equip requirements...? 
