The Great Zab originates in southern Turkey, running some 400km in a winding path through the Kurdish Region before merging with the Tigris River south of Mosul
Tea stop on the bridge over the Great Zab River, between Dohuk and Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, late afternoon on the 3rd of December. Tea is made in a kettle, heated over a wooden fire, giving a distinctive taste and smell to the experience. The road to this point had been very good, but soon afterwards deteriotated to become deeply rutted. The tea seller refused to accept any money for his tea, quite typical of the hospitality here. I have seen my driver in the past argue with waiters to take money from him.
Tea Seller on the bridge over the Great Zagab river, 03 Dec 2019.
