Your post demonstrates that good and kind people are still around. You were nice to the boy and the parents were kind to you.
Hearing the name of the terrorist group puts fear in the hearts of everyone. However, you were determined to visit the area - undeterrred. You were very lucky that day. The father was brave to speak up for you. Many others would have been too scared to even speak when not spoken to.
Although it is nice to be adventurous, I do not think you will take these risks anymore.
