On September 9th we started our journey, carrying the friendship message of Iranian Nation to all over the world. This journey is the first in history of Iranian sport.  We expect a two year period for our trip.  At the start of our trip in a media conference with the participation of Mr. Jasbi (head of Azad University), Mr. Faeghi (vice-head of sport organization), we explained the objectives and plans of our journey.

  In our trip from Tehran to south-east (border of Pakistan) we had to pass from warm and dry provinces.  We have the experience of three other international cycling tours in Europe and Middle East.

We entered Pakistan from Mr. Javeh border of Iran, at first look we depressed with the low level of standard of living. Most villagers make their living by smuggling gas, diesel, and other goods from Iran. The transit road was too narrow to accommodate two cars passing beside each others.

Amir with traditional Pakistani Clothes

  Islamabad (capital) was different from other cities. It was built recently and the traffic was under control of the police to some extents.

  We suffered a lot from the spicy foods that Pakistanis make. And sometimes we had to take a bath in Jacuzzis.

  On the roads we could not find any tourism facilities, even rarely we could find drinkable water.  

  Because of religion conflicts the security level, particularly for tourists is low and we had to wear Pakistani clothes. Cities were not better than villages: very crowded, disordered and messy. And surprisingly, you can find haircut shops beside the roads and streets. 

Custom of India was the first custom that investigated our baggage and the staff asked for tip. Roads were better than Pakistan, but still cycling was dangerous in roads. India is second populated country and you can not find any cozy place for rest. By stopping in any location we gathered a crowd around of us, that stayed for several hours.

  During our trip in India we saw different animals. One night we spent in the forest and the curious eyes of monkeys watches us whole the night. And one alligator frightened us.

  In order to visit Golden Temple we had to cover our heads to respect their traditions.

Amir and Hassan in front of Agra Castle

Mosque of Taj Mahal

  Except of Dhaka and Chit gong people in other cities live in forests.  Tourists are strangers for them and any location that we stopped, a huge crowd gathered around of us looking with surprise.
 

Hassan in a huge crowd of people

Religion School in Bangladesh

Twin Tower (Kuala Lumpur)

  In Malaysia we found a lot of new building  and reconstruction of old cities. Twin Towers (left) are known as the highest towers in the world 

  Small island of Singapore accommodates many cultures, attracts tourists from all over the world, and records  a high economic growth rate. Whether was humid during our stay and the island is so small that you can get around of it several times during a day. And you get lost among high rises of the islan.

Communication Building

  We left Singapore and entered Batam island by ferry in half an hour. The difference of two countries is very obvious. At our entrance people particularly young's curiously asked us many questions

  In thirty Km far from Jakarta the minatory of the country is one the sight seeing of Indonesia 

Taman Mini (above and right)

  Unfortunately few people know foreign language and when we missed the way in complicated roads of cities, we where in big trouble. Every Japanese even need the map to find out the way.

 To Chiba from Nartia

Tokyo Tower

  The center of tourism in Tokyo is Ropongi Street. Expenses in Tokyo is high and even Japanese prefer to spend their vacation in other countries rather inside country. 

  Cycling is popular in the cities and the pedestrians have to share the narrow road ways with cyclists. 

Looking for Address (left) An accident (right)

Niagara Falls

Parliament Hill

Ice Statues in Ottawa