Do you have a memory that could have only happened because of where you were?
Being in Tehran was a wonderful experience - not only lifetime friends, but unique experiences - e.g. climbing Tochal with Chris Robie and Steve Thom, drinking Shams beer in the local pubs, skiing at Ob-Ali (spelling?), incredible summers at the swimming pool at the Officer's Club - learning some Farsi, navigating the bazars, taking toman taxis, and countless interactions with Iranians and general life experiences not to be found the States.