It was kind of last minute and I had luck with my visa for a change, apparently it is not a busy season for people traveling to Iran. I had to return to NL for my mom's 60th B'day party.
Two weeks, that is very short! But it was definately worth the trip, if it were only to spend time with Are.
It is the month of Ramazan and still hot in Iran. Going out for a stroll in Tehran means covering up well and getting extra thirsty. We went on a trip to the Caspian to visit Goli and her family. Always a nice escape from the city life and fumes and a great time guaranteed. The garden where Goli and her neighbours live is like a free-zone paradise. Boozing and smoking, fire and fantastic food, chatting the whole evening.
Our driver was more than willing to leave Tehran, when traveling, you don't need to participate in the fasting. That means that all restaurants along the road are open too. Trust me, we weren't the only ones feasting while we enjoyed the scenery. From all the Iranians I know, I haven't met one who participated in the fasting. So much for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Or do we just hang out with the wrong crowd?
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