While in Barcelona Amalia suggested we stay with Swapnil. We met Swapnil back in 2003-4 while in living in the[…]
Read moreMonth: December 2011
Frog surprise!
Arriving around 11 pm after a 2 hour delayed flight from New Delhi and a more than 2 hour taxi[…]
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The Art of Hospitality
There is nothing more noticeable in Iran than hospitality. Regardless of all the oppressions the government imposes on the people,[…]
Read moreFood, food, and more food
Without stepping on a scale, I’m sure I’ve gained at least 10 lbs. We’ve visited 7 houses in Iran and[…]
Read moreLimited rights for women
We looked into taking a trip to Isfahan and Shiraz with Saman, our future sister-in-law. We emailed tour agencies from[…]
Read moreReligion
Religion: a taboo topic of conversation in most social settings just like politics and sex. I write this not to[…]
Read moreDriving fear
Driving in Iran is worse than being on the scariest roller coaster on earth. Here there is no safety harness[…]
Read moreMourning of Muharram
Everywhere we turn, we see black flags, black posters, and black signs. It is the holiday week of mourning of[…]
Read moreSari and the mishaps of using a bathroom
Iranian culture values politeness. So we went to the Colonel’s home, happy guy and I were on our best behavior. […]
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