On my first morning in #Iran. After being kept for over two hours by the Turkish authorities at the border who tried to receive a "fine" from me, also the Iranian bus was stopped. I changed my plans by traveling not directly to Tehran but first to #Tabriz with a travel acquaintance who became a good friend. At 11pm, her elderly parents waited with tea & cookies. The #helpfulness, #hospitality, and #relaxedness of the people were overwhelming and impressive. The #stereotypes are so wrong.