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Here are pics from around Balad, Iraq..

Bazaar

Here are a few porcelain wares at the Iraqi Bazaar on base..

Bazaar

Here is Turkish Crystal at the Iraqi Bazaar on base..

Bazaar

A buddy of mine hangs out with the $1100 hukah….

Saddam Money

Old Iraqi Dinar that is no longer in circulation, (aka worthless)

Sandstorm

Driving through a sandstorm on base..

How Bazaar..

Trinkets galore!

How Bazaar..

Trinkets galore!

How Bazaar..

Trinkets galore!

How Bazaar..

Marble tea sets…

How Bazaar..

Here is the crystal vendor demonstrating the toughness of his product…

How Bazaar..

Camel leather..

How Bazaar..

Handmade Turkish rugs…

How Bazaar..

Handmade Iraqi boxes…

How Bazaar..

Handmade Turkish fabrics..

How Bazaar..

Handmade Turkish cedar jewelry boxes..

How Bazaar..

Turkish trinkets..

Mosque

Local Mosque on base..(it’s closed down)