Great story Jan! Flying in the middle east has always been an adventure. The people are warm and friendly and invite you into their homes where there is always too much food. I always loved to fly to Tehran, Cairo or Damascus to enjoy a good meal followed by relaxing with the hubble-bubble!  :o

I wonder if the area will ever settle down and enjoy peace.

It amused me to watch the "security" guard at the airport ask for "bakshish" to let you through security.  :o

Lou