Man, I feel young here. It's unnerving how perceptions can flip so rapidly. This time last year, I felt like I'd completely outgrown Whitman. I knew the town, I knew the nooks and crannies of campus, I had my friend group which consisted mostly of graduates. I was pretty bored of Whitman. And now, here, … Continue reading Oh, You’re Just a BABY!
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More talking, talking, talking. More annoying bureaucracy and busywork. But, in between the lectures, I'm gleaned more info about Kurdistan: 1) There's a waterfall in the north called Aḥmedawa. Also, this is Beikhal waterfall: Now how is this not the coolest waterfall you've ever seen?!?! 2) There's a mountain called Guajza north of Sulay where … Continue reading More Gleaned Info
On my run this morning through the compound, I saw: 2 feral dogs 3 scrawny cows grazing by the sidewalk 2 armed guards 6 Prados
More tidbits about my experience so far: b'ser chao: sure, ok (literally means "on my eye") The main thing I'd heard about Kurds is that they are incredibly friendly. And so far I agree! On my final flight from Istanbul to Sulei, I met a woman about my age named Keshang, who within minutes offered … Continue reading More Photos & Tidbits
*Disclaimer - This post has some mild(ish) swearing, especially as this author is writing through some pretty nasty jet-lag* I made it - I'm in Suleimaniah! As I'm severely sleep-deprived, I'm not sure the totality of my situation has hit me, and so things are seeming quite surreal. But despite my jet-lag, moments crash through … Continue reading I’m HERE!
In Mutual Weirdness 