No wine here, sorry
Trip Start
Jun 18, 2007
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Trip End
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Shiraz,
Iran
Monday, February 11, 2008
After Esfhan Shiraz wasn't that amazing to be honest. Though i think that had to do with the fact that it was winter and I think Shiraz is at its best in the spring when all its gardens are in bloom. Nevertheless the people were great and I Csed again which lead me to see things I would see and do some different things like attend a public pool.
Well this was an experience, obviously women weren't allowed in - they came at a different time but as usual something so normal turned into a great time - the locals couldn't figure out why i was there -to be honest i hadn't figured that out. But once introductions were made it was great and the questions flowed - why, how, do you like Iranians etc
As I learnt quickly, Iranians like their poets - no the worship them - the most famous was called Ferdosi and his tomb was in Shiraz. Well at least there wasn't weeping; instead there was spontaneous outbursts of his verses as locals tried to out do each other. It was one of those great times to simply stand in the corner and people watch
Shiraz is most famous for being so close to persepolis - an amazing ancient city that has a long history which i don't really now but enjoy the pics
