Category Archives: Shiraz

Iran Revisited – Derek’s Photos

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Dave

Just when Iran was becoming a somewhat distant memory, Derek forwarded his photos a few days ago.  As usual, they are much better than mine.  Therefore instead of going through the rest of my photos, I will just post some … Continue reading →

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Yazd and surroundings – Day 7

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Dave

We boarded our bus around 8AM for a couple of hour bus ride outside Yazd first visiting the old abandoned mud city of Kharanaq and then onto the Zoroastrian town of Chak Chak that was built in A.C. 637. Although … Continue reading →

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Shiraz, Pasargadae, Zeinoddin and Yazd – Days 5 and 6

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Dave

We departed Shiraz at 8AM for our long bus ride to Zeinoddin Caravanserai, the place we were going to stay for the evening before continuing on to Yazd the next day. The Caravanserai served as a rest stop for the … Continue reading →

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Shiraz – Day 4

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dave

Day 4 in Iran started out with an 8AM bus ride from Shiraz to Persepolis. Our guide was very happy that we were all on time for once. He secretly confided to Derek and I that he doesn’t like keeping … Continue reading →

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Shiraz – Day 3

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dave

Day 3 in Shiraz was a crazy and busy day as we had only 5 hours a sleep after the flight from Tehran.  Our guide led us from one site to the next at break net speed.  We visited several … Continue reading →

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