IRAN (17/03/2008 - 12/04/2008)

We crossed the border early but we couldn't pedal! Unsafe
area from the border to Kerman. Some years ago two
travelers were kidnapped in that area.
We had no choice. The police put us in a Taxi and we went straight to Zaedan where we caught a bus to Kerman.

Riding again our bicycles we got Yazd. We met many
travelers here. The city was quiet and lovely for a walking.
The roads in Iran were perfect and mostly flat. 95 km before
Esfahan we spent a night in Toudeshk. We got hospitality in
Jalalil Mohammad's home having a delicious dinner, night and
breakfast. He's very friendly and welcomes all travelers who
come on that way.
In Esfahan we got the visa extension in just one hour.
We stayed and went around the city for some days.
The hospitality in Iran is very warm, usually they have been
very friendly giving fruit to us on the way.
On the way to Tehran we slept in our tent hidden during the night by bushes. The city doesn't seem Iran, chaotic and expensive.

In the Capital city we got the Azeri visa in 24 hours. We
tried to get the Syrian visa but it was impossible. Probably will be
better to apply for it at the border.

Claudio and Patrizia