It's colder than snot in Iraq

A lot of people don't realize, even though Iraq is largely desert, and summer temps can hit the 120s, the winters are harsh. Cold, rainy, and if you were paying any attention to the news last week, SNOW. Even in Baghdad. First time in a century. This photo is courtesy of one of Josh's fellow scouts. Yeah, northern Iraq in mid January is a lot like much of the U.S. in mid January.

It's also rainy in Iraq this time of year. Yep, cold and rainy. Much like Ohio in November or March. Ugh.