[embee]

Yes, I've been following this series. As usual, I don't think a man would get quite as much local assistance and goodwill as she does, but fair play to her for her bravery in undertaking such travels.
As has been commented before by various others, the general public in both Iran and Iraq are extremely nice people, they keep providing food and help etc and so frequently refuse any sort of payment. The border crossings are a shambles however ................