Iran - the land of hospitality - Part 1 of 2

Entrance : 6th July 2004.
Length : 2 weeks.
Cities : Tehran, Esfahan, Shiraz and rural areas.

Based on my experiences during almost 20 years of traveling, I have never got a stronger feeling of being a guest in a country rather than a tourist. It made me feel so well meeting all the nice Iranian people both smiling and saying hello to me. All around in Iran I have been invited to private homes. The Iranians are really opened minded and have a good heart. Visiting nomadic tribes in the mountains will forever be an unforgettable adventure.

I would like to thank everyone in Iran who made my tour so successful. Especially I would like thank the nomadic tribes as the Bakhtiaris, Qashqais and Lor for showing their best hospitality. These people are really great. I hope they will stay strong in the future and manage to retain their unique lifestyle and culture. Go to Iran and you will feel how to be a real guest! The more effort you make to know the Iranians, the richer your experience will be.

 

Photo. Nice people from the Bakhtiaris (Bactrians) nomad tribe in Iran. I was delighted to be their guest. They served me delicous food and took so good care of me.

From the bottom of my heart I will just say: MY MEMORIES ABOUT THE GREAT PEOPLE IN IRAN WILL BURN AS AN INTERNAL FLAME IN MY HEART FOREVER.

 

Stein Morten Lund, 19 July 2004

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