I kept seeing various versions of the above sign (see photo above) at various inns I stayed at in Iran and wondered about its significance. It says: “Dearest Guest, The employees of this inn do not use nicotine products.” So what? Why would I care what the employees do? Then one night staying in Bastam,..
I have a soft spot for staying in village homes in Iran. I appreciate the simple architecture using rustic material, the thick walls, the thatch ceilings, everything weather-beaten. Furniture, if there is any, is usually the bare necessities. The decoration minimalist and fascinating, as in pictures of dead relatives on prominent display in antique frames…