Journey to Iraq…

and Back

I've written reflections of the sixteen days in Iraq and Jordan, so the following overview contains journal-esque accounts and analysis from that time. Click on an entry to read about a facet of the journey, the complex issues we explored and some rather more artistic musings about our encounters. Stay tuned!



Basic Points on the Humanitarian Condition in Iraq

 

December 9

Just Before Flying

December 10

Arriving in Amman, Roadside Coffee Pots and Surprise Politics

December 12

Hurry Up and Wait…in Amman, No Less

December 16

Riding Rocket Suburbans Across the Syrian Desert

December 17

Eid Holiday in Iraq – ANI! Take MY Picture!

December 19

North to Mosul – Starting with Surprise Cigarettes from Slavic Speaking Syrians

December 22

Karbala Encounters – Hotel Turned Hospital, An Insistent Imam, Holy Holiday Greeting Cards on Demand!

December 24

Christmas Time in Baghdad

December 26

Sorting It Out – Iraq Through a Broken Windshield

 

Some Conclusions: The Delegation's Statement


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