Hostelworld.com

I decided to try Hostels for the first time in my life. I always used to get a hotel room, but the only thing I need is a place to sleep. So, I booked a hostel room for my San Diego stay from Hostelworld.com website. I could find another private room in Airbnb website for the same price, but I decided to experience something new. I hope it to be a good experience. Maybe I could meet someone new there. However, I will spend my time with my friend and his wife who come to the US to enroll in UCSD.

couchsurfing website

Since I am a student, I can't afford expensive hotel costs. I decided to find cheaper travel options. Henry suggested me to find a place from couchsurfing.org website. People offer their extra rooms for travelers for free in this website. They expect to get a room if any in traveler's house once they want to visit their town. I found some places in LA, and I contacted someone, but I got no answer. 

Iftar in Martin's house

Martin invited me for Iftar in his house twice. Her wife had cooked some Persian foods. I played with their daughter after eating my Iftar. It was Ramadan, and I got lots of invitation for Iftar more than anytime. She also had cooked Zlebia that I didn't expect it. Thanks guys.

Letters and painting from my children

I received lots of letters from my children today, and I felt very happy. I specially liked my American girl's letter as I haven't heard about her for a while.

These are from my American girl:

And these are from my American boy:

Iftar in our university

Our university had a special program for Iftar last night. Justin called me, and informed me about it. We went there together. There were lots of delicious Mediterranean food there. I also called Henry to join us. I liked it.

Iftar with Ella and Henry

Ella came to get my car. She told me to join them for Iftar in Henry's family. I thought that it might be a great idea to spend a night with some friends. I went with her and we had an amazing night. I bought some special confection, and Doogh that was very rare in the US, and I brought it there.

Ella cooked some Persian foods, and we ate them together. After that, we came to a beautiful area near Henry's house, and we drank tee. It was a great night in Ramadan.

Visiting a Persian store

Justin suggested to go to a Persian store near us today. We went there, and it was kind of awesome.

There were lots of Persian foods, and raw materials for cooking. For the first time in the US, I found Doogh, and Zlebia, a special confection for Ramadan. It was the best thing that happened there. I always wanted to have it in Ramadan. Although they were expensive, I bought it.