On Friday, communities along the road had many signs welcoming the modern-day pioneers.

A sign along the right side of the county road welcomes visitors to Clark, Colorado.

At the border with Syria, a sign welcomed us to "the cradle of civilisation and history".

Along this stretch a sign welcomes you to Pawling.

Along winding country roads leading to other towns, signs welcomed the Nauvoo visitors.

As the train rolled through the spectacular scenery, some folks came out along the track to wave, and a few held signs welcoming our visitors.

There was a sign welcoming customers to "Yassar's shop".

Hinsonton supports signs welcoming people into the community.

In the airport and outside, huge hand-painted banners and signs welcomed the returnees.

On the sign welcoming people to Rawa, the insurgents wrote: "Long live the mujahedeen.