It was wierd for my boys going to Dohuk. The Kurds received them well. Its night and day. You can walk the streets and sit down to eat at shops, which is in stark contrast to Mosul. This is not to say that we have not been treated by the people well in Mosul. It just varies greatly neighborhood to neighborhood. Throughout the trip the Kurds showed generosity and respect to these guys everywhere they went. It was a good breather, a time to let down your guard and relax.