"...respect. You don't bother women in Syria, it was one of the things I liked the best about the country."

That sounds rather ideal. I know no place is perfect, without its own problems in other areas, but to be respected and not bothered sounds pretty nice. 💜

When I clicked to read about the "stroll in Damascus," I didn't know what to expect considering the history of the country. So, thanks for sharing a candid peek of what it looks like!

I also hope returning won't be difficult, either financially or document-wise (perhaps a visa will be a mere formality for you now?).