Category Archives: Iraq

reconstruction medal, originally uploaded by Old Man of Mow. Many congratulations to Jonathan who received this medal from the Foreign Office for his reconstruction work in Iraq since last July.

… Keith Mackiggan, the top representative from the Department for International Development, was one of the stars of Al-uddin, the Basra panto, as he adopted a high-pitched voice and various meringue-shaped wigs in the role of Widow Twankey. Nigel Haywood, … Continue reading →

We had our annual St Andrew’s Ball last night with 170 guests from Baghdad’s international community. It was the first time I’d worn a tuxedo – which was one of two suits I’d had tailor made in Bangkok last month.

Various pictures of my pod – basically one large room with a “bedroom”, “study”, “living room” and “kitchen”. There’s an ensuite off the kitchen. All very cosy and comfortable – and secure with foot-thick hardened roof and walls with an … Continue reading →