Pretty gates and entrances

The houses in Erbil are fronted by the most pretty gates with interesting patterns and colours. I almost got arrested today as I wandered the local streets near to my neighbourhood, blithely capturing images. A local security guy took umbridge and followed me in his car, stopping me and telling me to get in so he could take me to the police station. After a phone call to my husband and a rescue from him, all was made clear. An eventful afternoon stroll, I must say...