2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/ameliainsouthamerica/rss.xml It good to be back on the road... if only for a short three week trip. HOLA MEXICO ! http://www.getjealous.com/ameliainsouthamerica http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700071&go=ameliainsouthamerica ... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700071&go=ameliainsouthamerica Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700070&go=ameliainsouthamerica ... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700070&go=ameliainsouthamerica Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700069&go=ameliainsouthamerica ... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700069&go=ameliainsouthamerica Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700068&go=ameliainsouthamerica ... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700068&go=ameliainsouthamerica Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700060&go=ameliainsouthamerica I turned to Jean on the bus and asked for the tenth time, "so explain it again, is Imam Khomeini the one with the glasses or Imam Khameini? And which one do the people like?" The streets had overnight been lined with banners of the all familiar photo depicting the two bearded leaders. The anniversary of the Revolution would be in a few weeks. Tourists had been warned to stay clear of the major ci... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700060&go=ameliainsouthamerica Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700051&go=ameliainsouthamerica FACT #4 - Satellite TV can be found in almost every home, but a satellite dish is illegal. The government tries to control the stations by disconnecting all overseas channels. However, this never works as the stations choose a different channel to broadcast from. Most Iranian channels come from the USA and Britain. All the famous pop stars fled Iran during the revolution and now live in LA. ... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700051&go=ameliainsouthamerica Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700038&go=ameliainsouthamerica FACT #2 - There is no VISA or Mastercard and foreign ATM cards are not accepted. Yet, coke-cola is everywhere. In 1978 the Revolution against the Pahlavi dynasty was lead and won by Khomeini. On March 1979 a referendum was held with 98.2% voting for an Islamic Republic. Khomeini was made 'Supreme Leader' becoming an Ayatollah which is the highest rank of Shiite clergy. FACT #3 - I was told pri... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700038&go=ameliainsouthamerica Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700020&go=ameliainsouthamerica FACT #1 - The Hijab is compulsory for ALL women. I had no idea what to expect flying into Tehran. Standing in line at the airport, an Iranian woman beamed a huge smile my way and flashed her Australian Passport. I nodded and broke into a grin feeling an instant warmth and sense of security.... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=700020&go=ameliainsouthamerica Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=667593&go=ameliainsouthamerica The best description of Tel-Aviv I have is a fish bowl or a bubble... I like fish bowl best. It is a modern, clean, secular city which appears oblivious to the rest of Israel and all its problems. The kids are modern hipster clones who all bought their black leather jackets from the same shop... it may seem a tad harsh, but oh so true. We spent New Years Eve on Florentine St trying to fit in, t... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=667593&go=ameliainsouthamerica Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=667589&go=ameliainsouthamerica We had heard the tails from fellow travelers of crossing into Israel and being interrogated, searched or worst case receiving a denied stamp. Due to history, religion, politics bla bla bla... there a several countries Israel doesn't like to see in your passport as they raise suspicion. Likewise, there a many countries which refuse you entry if they see you have an Israel visa stamp - Syria, Iran,... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=667589&go=ameliainsouthamerica Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT