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Bethany & I washing the knives so we could cut vegetables for our picnic. Washing in the stream and then rinsing with filtered water (from my Nalgene). This was before the hike.

These are the falls! Aren't they just beautiful?! Ahmed Awa! I made just be geographically challenged, but I had no idea part of Iraq looked like this. I assumed it was desert, desert; loved this oasis. Actually, I found out that Suly is a common vacation destination for Arabs escaping the Baghdad heat. It's a balmy 122 there, whereas Suly is a cool 110-115 this time of year.

These were the "stairs" to get to the top of the falls. Without the "small stairs" one came up mid-thigh on me. I really felt as though I should have had climbing gear on. That's Bethany climbing; she and her husband are two of my new friends. (Miss you guys!)

Again, repelling gear to come down.

This was on the way to the top. I didn't alter this camera angle at all!

Beautiful view from the top!

The ridge I'm pointing to in the distance--behind that is Iran. Don't worry, this really is the closest I got. As hiking goes it's probably a 2-3 day trek to get there. Again, no plans to go there. I enjoy my Suly freedoms!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures!