Nanner arrives in the IZ

Nanner flew up from down south to spend a few days with me here in Baghdad. She arrived after a nice flight on one of these birds.

I must admit, I did not recognize her. She has on more gear than there is of her. Imagine, all that gear on and a smile from ear to ear. Now that is quite an accomplishment over here.




After putting her stuff in a hooch, we headed into the palace Green Beans for a cup of chai and a good conversation.

I took her to the al-Rasheed Hotel, noted for being the building where Wolf Blitzer reported live during the first gulf war. We werent there to see wolf, rather to visit this great carpet shop. It is incredible. Savannah really had no interest in a rug, but after 10 minutes in there she wanted 5. I will be shipping them home shortly.

She also wanted to play a round of golf at the world famous "Baghdad Country Club". Who was I to deny her. This way we could at least get some use out of all of those golf lessons she had years ago. I see she has mastered the technique for holding your club just right to look really cool. The glasses help too. I think the green needs a little water. We will have to speak to Saddam about that.

You know, you can't take a girl anywhere. One minute we are shopping in a tent for belly dancing outfits Doug has a keen interest in, and the next minute Savannah is hangout out with the Iraqi Army. In Iraq there is always a good deal of bartering. Savannah wanted this picture, the Iraqi guy wanted to boast to his buddies how he kissed an American girl. Deal. I just took the pictures and gasped.

And what would a trip to the IZ and Baghdad be without out the shot of the cross sabres parade ground with Iranian helmets for speed bumps. You look good nanner.

We had a great time.

More to follow.