Although this is a diary of life in Erbil, in truth, because of the Turkish contingency at New City, Turkish news is also of great interest... The talked about issue this weekend was Orphan Pamuk.
Z's celebration of Orhan Pamuk's Nobel prize was bittersweet... After it was announced, he spent the afternoon searching for news online. Unfortunately, he was dissapointed by Turkey's response. The papers claim that he embarassed Turkey via his political dissidence.
Anyway, you can read for yourself at the link provided and if you come to visit me, bring me some of his books. I have only ever read My name is Red. (However, you can bring that one too, because in truth, I didn't finish it).
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I hope your colleagues do something fun with you tonight...maybe there is some music to see in the Christian section of town? Or perhaps just star-gaze near some ancient ruins (with body guards in discrete attendance)? At any rate, enjoy what is a unique place..., S
hey it has been a while but had to make sure i wished you a happy birthday...i see you are running amok again...weeee....i hope your day is as wonderful as you are...missing you erich
Just re-reading your post...we CAN'T bring you any of OP's work if you want us to make it through Turkish customs! This is why it's called censorship...although I guess we could make it our personal stand. Hmmm.
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