Urmia
On November 2, we enter Iran at Esendere / Sero without any problems. It’s a special feeling to be back on Iranian soil after 4 years. At Iranian customs we are told to get an Iranian license plate. On Saturday morning, we go to the traffic police, then a cab with the very helpful and virtuoso driver “Amin” drives me across the city several times until we have all the necessary “papers” together: Cash exchanged, road tax paid, license plate paid, insurance taken out, etc…. Things move quickly on Sunday morning. The papers are checked and the new license plates are fitted under police supervision.
Incidentally, we have to admit that it is difficult to get hold of cash at the moment. Most Iranians now pay by credit card or smartphone.