My journey through Iraq took me to Najaf, the holiest city in the country and a treasure trove of history, culture, and incredible food! 🇮🇶 I started by tasting hakaka, the crispy and flavorful rice ...

Iraq, I think, will never recover in my lifetime ... He clutches his prayer beads and watches his granddaughter put Zainab's black flats on her hands and crawl on two limbs inside the house ...