Mark Kalch Lecture in Darlington

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Michael

On the 19th May, adventurer and explorer Mark Kalch will be in the North East talking about his recent solo walk across Iran. His lecture is hosted by the Royal Geographical Society and is at the Darlington Arts Centre. Tickets are £8.50 for one RGS member and a guest, not sure they are for an individual ticket for a non RGS member.

I can’t go myself, I wish I could, but I am otherwise engaged that night, but if you have the chance, try and pop along, Mark is a fascinating guy and has some wonderful insights on this interesting country. Before he went he said:-

“I wish to reveal the true Iran. A country of amazing, generous people, not the caricature painted for us by others. I journey to Iran to stay and live amongst it’s people, explore it’s diverse geography and experience what was, once upon time, the greatest empire on earth.”

If you can’t go, check out his website for some wonderful photos of his time in Iran.

God Bless

Michael

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  • Paul Saunders-Priem

    Thanks Michael . I'm going to this and I will see if one or more of the lads want to. I would love to do the same thing but being Bahai it is not possible.

  • michaelbotterill

    I would love to do the same, via bus though, I have always figured that it would be a greatly inspiring journey. The history of Iran is rich and deep, its more than about the Revolution.

    But alas we Baha'is cannot go, hopefully one day soon, when the persecutions end, we can.