After 2 weeks in Iran I begin to feel like I am ready to leave. I am tired of wearing the hejab and slightly bored with the conservative society. But during my 3rd and final week I discover the gems of Iran which once again peak my interest.
Esfahan
Wow, I am speechless. Esfahan has some of the most beautiful sights; the pictures do not do it justice. The vibrant colors, the enormous structures, the geometric patterns, and a feeling like you have travelled back in time. The city is saturated with history and the only reason I leave after 3 days is because my visa is about to expire. That and the rock bottom budget hostel I stayed at meant sharing a 8ftx10ft floor with 3 guys. I was afraid I would accidentally cuddle with one of them...
Shiraz
The highlight of Shiraz is supposedly Persepolis, the ruins of an empire from 518 BC. Impressive yes, but I am far more drawn to yet another Shiite shrine. My mother will be the first to tell you I have always loved shiny things, so it is no wonder I love loitering inside Shiite shrines. Unfortunately, taking pictures inside a shrine is usually taboo. But there was one occasion in Yazd where I was able to, and although it didn’t hold a candle to most shrines I have seen, maybe you can get the gist (see below).
At the end of my time in Iran I feel ready for my next adventure and a new flavour. From the calm, conservative, polite society in Iran I do a complete 180 and throw myself into the craziness that is Kathmandu...Thinking of home but happily abroad,
Carrie
Jameh Mosque (notice the pics of Imam Khomeini and Imam Khamenei...they are everywhere)
Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque
Imam Mosque
Small Shiite shrine dedicaed to martyrs from Iran-Iraq war. This is the zarih with tomb inside.
Small Shiite shrine dedicaed to martyrs from Iran-Iraq war. This is the zarih with tomb inside.
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