Saturday, March 28, 2009Since arriving Monday evening in Erbil, we have experienced all possible aspects of Kurdish spring weather--with the exception of snow. Tuesday saw driving rain and strong winds. Wednesday was moderately cool and overcast. On Friday when we took a drive in the countryside, the sun was blazing (but still with a gentle breeze) and dozens of families were picnicking along the road side.
Today brought lightening, rain, and a dust storm "from our Arab brothers in the south." The dust created fog-like conditions all day--and added a sort of orange-ish haze to the air. And the finest dust imaginable covered EVERYTHING...
With another week to go, who knows what weather delights are yet in store...
