Aug 08 2008
Farewell in Dahuk
I took my last trip to Dahuk and Erbil this week. Originally, I planned a 3-day trip with Rob, my replacement. But as the days got closer, I realized that we didn’t have the luxury of spending that much time on the road. So I cut the trip down to one full day. We left Mosul at 0600 and returned around 1830. At the end of the day (just for you, Mugs), I was worn out and slept well that night.
While in Dahuk, I received a traditional Peshmerga uniform, like the one COL Pfenning received in Erbil. The Engineers in Dahuk got quite a kick out of me dressed as a Pesh! After getting fully decked out, I walked around with Rob as he was taken on a tour of the neighborhood. If I must say so myself (which I do), I believe I look quite dashing!
Dale as Peshmerga
Here’s a closeup picture.
Peshmerga Closeup
The kids couldn’t find you in the picture. It was like playing “Where’s Waldo?”. When they did find you, however, the laughing commenced.
That is one pretty pink hat you have there little brother.
As you can see in the new closeup photo, the turban is clearly RED and white, Barzani colors.
Had a point to prove huh? Couldn’t possibly be caught wearing pink
NOW GO HOME ALREADY
I’m not secure enough to openly wear pink.
Hi Sir … i was cheking up on something in the net and i found this pic!! u looked amazing in the traditional Kurdish clothes …
Thanks, Tania. I really enjoyed my last visit in Dahuk. Maybe I should think about moving my whole family to Dahuk.
Maybe not.