Arrival!

It's all "welcome" at this country where I should really believe I am being greeted rather than being suspicious of everything. Luckily it was a day off in Iran and I didn't have much trouble getting out of the airport. The lines at the passport control area was not too long and I went throught the baggage check twice, but I didn't have to open them up. The traffic to Tehran was not heavy at all and it didn't take an hour to get to my new office.

Running towards the city, it reminded somewhat of Amman of Jordan where people were doing some picnics at the roadside, and of Islamabad of Pakistan with the mountains standing tall behind the capital city. The south side of Tehran even reminded me of downtown areas of American cities like LA and NY.

It was a long day and many things I heard did not excite me... Many tough assignments seem to be waiting for me and all I could do was pray that everything will not go the wrong way. I just have to believe it will not...

Well my new job for the next three years has just started! I hope I would be able to enjoy it!

First time to land in Iran... and to Tehran...

first board with their supreme leader

first mosque to see

first look of the city

first look at the tower

first tea... you eat the sugar cube first and drink the tea!

first beer... yes something's not included!

first Iranian meal... the kebabs!

PS
I arrived in Dubai a bit before 4AM and left at 8:15AM, about an hour later than schedule.
I will be here for many times as this is one of the most important spots I will constantly visit the next several years!

the familiar airport!

having one Cappuccino for nearly two hours to be able to work with my notebook at a comfortable space... there were a bunch of people wandering around the airport and even securing a seat in the cafe was tough!