En route to Sharjah

And I ran, I ran so far away.

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October 31st 2009
My final hours in Iran - that country that I will never forget, for its generous, beautiful people, so misjudged by the majority of the West. I arrived at the ferry port in Bandar Lengeh as instructed at 7am, for my 10am trip to Sharjah - part of the sprawling city in the United Arab Emirates that includes neighbouring Dubai. At 7am there was no sign of any official activity, but there were half a ... read more

Middle East » Iran » South » Bandar Abbas

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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