Outside the hut

A Detour to a Mountain village, and into a forest near Amol.

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October 6th 2007
Detour to Chelav As we get closer to the coast the vegetation changes and lush green forests fill the land scape, very similar to entering western Washington when crossing the cascades. On the way up we take a small excursion to a small mountain village called Chellav. As we climb the windy treacherous road he takes out a cigarette empties the tobacco, mixes it with some other ingredients, su ... read more

Middle East » Iran » North » Amol

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Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more