"As human beings, we have to dare to be open and tolerant. We have to dare to look those who do not belong to our community in the eye, to embrace their stories and their pain, to talk to them, to be open and friendly"

such a fascinating, interesting and different travelogue - in a region that is usually is the butt of jokes (borat et al), this showed a different and unknown side on show, especially to western audiences. if i hadn't already added erika fatland's other backlist to my to read list, i would have done after finishing this.