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Travel Blogs from Esfahan
Isfahan - Only a Bridesmaid.... Pt. 2.
... to know my name, where I was from and whether I liked Iran. Many did not speak English and many were clad in Chadors. Each and every one of them was shy to speak to me, but clearly warm and very friendly. It was such a honor to have so many people want to talk to me. And every time, I met someone new, I learned a little bit more about what was quickly becoming one of my favorite countries of all the countries I have ever visited (45 at last count).
I ...
Isfahan - Only a Bridesmaid.... Pt.1.
... for me. I was supposed to meet him at 12:30 and it was already past our meet-up time. We left the cathedral and wandered down the street to lunch. After lunch, Bahman insisted that we stop in a pastry shop for some delicate little layers of pastry goodness. This guy was killing me with sweets!
We finally hopped back in the van and drove through the tree lined streets to our next stop: Naqsh-e Jahan Square or as it is commonly known, Imam Square. The square was built ...
Beautiful Esfahan...
... br>
One of the highlights of our visit was a traditional teahouse recommended in the guidebook. It took a couple of attempts to find it but when we did it was a blast. The front section, solely for men was thick with the smoke from the Qaylans (shishas) and full of serious looking dudes partaking of smoke and tea. The back room allowed females and we sat surrounded by locals as we ordered and smoked our first shisha. The room itself was crammed with ...
Half the World Away
... Since we had no common language Rocky acted as a translator. The family was curious about our travels. They had a daughter that did not like to go to bed before midnight. She liked auntie Dasha and was excited to play with her.
Since our time in Isfahan was short Rocky called a bus company and booked our tickets to Shiraz. He was kind enough to drive us to the bus terminal and arrange the best seats for the two of ...
Beautfiul Esfahan!
... Haleem" with them on the grass. Not wanting to be rude, we accepted and joined them to eat some. A minute later, a cop comes and asks us in English what are we doing eating with these girls. We say we are just eating and he plainly says, "do not eat them, they will rob you." They obviously were not going to rob us, but he wanted to get them to stop talking to us, so that was a convenient excuse I guess.
One thing I have ...
Location
Other places to stay in Esfahan
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Kowsar Hotel
Blvd Mellat, Esfahan | Hotel -
Abbasi Hotel
Amadegah St. Chaharbagh Ave., Esfahan | 4 star hotel -
Ali Qapu Hotel
Chahar Bagh Ave., Esfahan | Hotel -
Hotel Suite
Acene Khne Bl. Across Sio-se-pol, Esfahan | Hotel -
Hasht Behesht Apart. Hotel
Ostandari St. No.8, Esfahan | Hotel -
Dibai House
Esfahan | Hotel -
Safir Hotel
Amadegah street, Chaharbagh Abasi street , Esfahan | Hotel -
Aseman Hotel
Esfahan | Hotel -
Hotel Melal
Vali Asr Bird, Esfahan | Hotel -
Azadi Hotel
Farabi St, Esfahan | Hotel -
Sadaf Hotel Isfahan
No. 220, Hafez Ave, Esfahan | Hotel -
Esfahan Tourist Hotel
Abbas Abad St., Chahar Bagh Ave., Esfahan | Hotel -
Piroozy Hotel
Imam Hossein Ave, Esfahan | Hotel -
Aria Hotel
Shahid Ayatollah Madani Ave, Esfahan | Hotel -
Hotel Jey Negin
Jey Street, Esfahan | Hotel -
Suite Hotel Isfahan
Acene Khne Bl., Esfahan | Hotel
