my family.

We recently visited Phoenix en masse to celebrate my sister Maryam's graduation from med school.

This visit illustrates the Iranian family's tendency to travel in herds. My sister, one of only 7 people graduating in her class, had three tables worth of guests at her graduation dinner. All 19 people showed up for brunch at the resort restaurant all at once wanting to be seated together. Iranians LOVE to be photographed together, especially when they are dressed up for an event.

Revolt in Iran

The alleged results of the recent presidential election has caused quite a stir in Iran.
Here are some photos of the revolt.


ETA: June 16, 2pm EST
Iran has now banned foreign news reporters and journalists from documenting the streets.
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