Dealing with jetlag, I decided that I am going to spend the day out and about in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Despite the hot weather on forecast, I am eager to make the most of my time in Iraq, so I head to the convenience store to buy some Red Bull. Then, I continue my journey towards the Jalil Khayat Mosque, the most beautiful site in all of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.
Unfortunately, the mosque is closed, and I wander around the building trying to find a way in. Fortunate for me, it appears as if the Jalil Khayat mosque will be open for Friday prayers.
Vowing to come back, I start walking towards the middle of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. On the way to the town center, I pass through a market that is right out of a scene in a movie. Finally, I make it to the center of town, and admire the famous clocktower in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.
Exhausted by the heat, I walk into the maze of shops in the market, that provide shade. Then, I find a place to drink tea and meet new friends in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Sitting in the