56 miles to Basargan. Weather hot and humid. Ride past Mount Arafat, 5137m. Reach border where there is a queue 600m long of lorries parked side by side. They take 2 - 4 days to get through. We cycle past, dodge a few money changers, show passports. Welcomed by very attractive Ashraf, we chat while our passports are checked again.
Customs wave us through with a smile, while busy checking everyone elses bags. I sleep well, tired but happy!
26th May - 46 miles to Margan. Local banks do not accept credit card, sterling or euro. I can get Tabriz with small amount of Turkish Lira changed at border. Easy ride on good surfaced road. We have not had this luxury in Turkey. Area now fairly arid desert like hillocks. Stop for water at small chicken factory. Ali the factory security man gives us water with ice tea, to follow he picks some gorgeous red cherries. More tea in Margan and friendly interest. Rough camp. Happy!
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Into Iran - fantastic progress. Sally and I are fascinated to know how your diet changes as you cycle through the various regions. How did Mt Arafat look - should I be planning a climbing trip there ?
Good to hear your Slovenian fellow traveller Simon will be with you for a few more days.
Don't know how well you manage to keep up with world news but there has been a huge earthquake in the Sichuan Province of China, which is on your route south from Lhasa, with much damage to infrastructure including roads so will keep you posted.
much love,
Ian, Sally,Caroline and the boys.
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