Photo by Karin Corea-Laurel

Chador-clad women pay thier respects at Golestan-e Shohada (Rose Garden of Martyrs) in Esfahan, a memorial for the thousands of people who lost thier lives during Iran's greuling 8 year war with Iraq.

The memorial has been the site of violence against American visitors in the recent past, but Karin and Kirsten braved a short visit.