Ariddia
05-05-2007, 10:49
An Iranian couple have set off on a round-the-world cycle to promote peace and a positive image of their country.
Jafar and Naseem Edrisi are taking little more than their optimism on their 20,000km journey.
The expect to be away from home for two years, and have a budget of just $10 to $18 a day (£5 to £9).
"We have different objectives," explains Naseem. "One is to convey a message of peace and friendship to the countries we arrive in."
She went on: "Another is to plant saplings in different cities of the world. We want to make a 'green line' around the world, to help the environment."
The couple, who have both worked as tour guides, have also prepared CDs showing their favourite attractions of Iran.
"We want to fix the bad image that has been created of Iran around the world," says Jafar.
The couple will cycle through northern and southern Europe on the first leg of their journey.
(Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/6620007.stm))
Good on them! And it's nice to see this make the news. :)
Jafar and Naseem Edrisi are taking little more than their optimism on their 20,000km journey.
The expect to be away from home for two years, and have a budget of just $10 to $18 a day (£5 to £9).
"We have different objectives," explains Naseem. "One is to convey a message of peace and friendship to the countries we arrive in."
She went on: "Another is to plant saplings in different cities of the world. We want to make a 'green line' around the world, to help the environment."
The couple, who have both worked as tour guides, have also prepared CDs showing their favourite attractions of Iran.
"We want to fix the bad image that has been created of Iran around the world," says Jafar.
The couple will cycle through northern and southern Europe on the first leg of their journey.
(Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/6620007.stm))
Good on them! And it's nice to see this make the news. :)