Category Archives: Iran

Late night picnic with the Iranians

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Dave

This may be a bit longer post as it spans two days. This was Esfahan Week in the city and we were told that it’s basically a celebration of the city, its history and famous people.  Each night there was … 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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