It's been three years since we went on our trip to Iran with our friends from here to visit our family and friends there. It was my second visit - the first one was in 1996. There are several Iranian restaurants in the area - in Arlington, Alexandria, and Bethesda. There is another one in Rockville by the name of Yekta. When we first moved here, we visited this place because there is also a bazaar of sorts located nearby. We heard that the restaurant was renovated, so we took a ride to check out both. Inside were the usual items my husband likes-quince, to make jelly, and a dessert made with pistachios. And of course, there is the bread! I have to say the music was not what I would listen to all day long, but it did remind me a little bit about our trip. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to come all the way here from another country, and the courage it takes to make such a life change. I'm not so sure I could do it- but my grandparents did. It was hard enough just to move from Wisconsin to Washington. And we speak the same language. So it's always nice to find a place that reminds one of their home, even if it's not quite the same thing. I'll take a Polish Pierogi and kielbasa anytime. Those sights and smells bring back a lot of memories.
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| On the main drag in Rockville |
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| The "bazaar" is right next door |
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| We know a few people by this name! |
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| A nice little set up |
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| A favorite beverage |
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| We love the bread |
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| Reminds me of all the cities we visited |
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| I can't read it |
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| We visited Persepolis |
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| My husband said he had an Isfahani accent |
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| Always a treat |
Very intersting :x
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