Destination: Iran
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Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By mutt | Views [1055] | Comments [10]
Afghanistan was behind, but not past. Its memory was fresh and very warm. Its people and its nature had impressed and certainly changed me a lot. But now, it was time to enjoy Iran. I had heard from other travelers that Iran was a country of nice people…They ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By mutt | Views [571] | Comments [2]
Arrived in Charcharan, the capital of Gor province. On arrival, I met Hassam, an US interpreter. He was working for the US army based at the Lithuania Army base. There were 4 countries sharing that base: Lithuania, USA, Croatia and another one that I ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 | By bionicbishop | Views [719] | Comments [1]
Hey all It seems that the internet connection or Mr Iranian Govt censor didnt take to my online journal to kindly so back to emailing it is! Been in Tehran since yesterday, it looms like that the crappy weather has followed me from Istanbul to a degree, ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Fri, 13 Jul 2007 | By mutt | Views [707] | Comments [1]
On my way to Bojnurd, I met Ahmad Isatolah, a cyclist coming from Northeast of Iran, heading to Mashad by bicycle. He was as surprised and happy as me to meet another biker. He couldn’t speak English, and my Farsi is as good as my Russian - none. We gestured ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [291] | Comments [1]
The bus is amazing - actually a Volvo coach with snacks and a movie and reclining seats.At 1.30 am we stop at truck stop for tea. How cool is this? I am chased by chai man for 500 rials as forgotten to pay. At one point we pass a motorway sign that seems ... Read more >
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 | By gododesinquieto | Views [4848]
Pocos lugares tienen un nombre tan sugerente como el de Persia. Sin embargo, hay menos lugar en Iran para el exotismo del que se pueda pensar. La emocion tendra que esperar de nuevo, y dejar lugar a la aah(bostezo)hmmpasionante aventura de la historia.... Read more >
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 | By mutt | Views [946]
Arrived in Tehran around half-passed noon, it was hot and humid. I couldn’t see the sea anymore; I needed to find another a way to refresh myself. Called Koosha to get his friend’s number. Got the number and called; a voice on the other side said: You ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 | By flook | Views [589]
I was flanked by a mathematician and a retired rocket scientist, as we looked down at the Valley of the Assassins, five hours drive to the north of Tehran, Iran. We weren’t contemplating the wonders of the universe though – but gulping lungfuls of cold ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 | By bionicbishop | Views [478]
Been here in Esfahan for 5 days now and will have to stay probabaly another two, everything is closed here for the past 3 days due to the mourning of the death of Imam Hossein .... it was a job even to find somewhere where we could buy food, one night ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Sat, 4 Feb 2006 | By bionicbishop | Views [474]
Hi all, In Kashan at the moment, a small city half way between Tehran and Esfahan. In the meantime have had lots of fun and frivolity in Tehran and Shemshak, a ski resort just north of Thran on the Alborz mountains. But first of all Tehran .... probably ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 | By mina | Views [372]
WELL, having a peaceful travel is the most important thing anyone could expect and i experienced it recently. in iran and of course in its capital, Tehran, there are high, beautiful and peaceful mountans. my friends and i went to there, joined the fresh ... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [270]
Breakfast of pistachios and apple aborad the bus for Zahedan, wild and dangerous Zahedan. The Iranian girl opp me has disappeared completely under her black veil but surfaces pretty quickly when her mobile rings. There is a scrolling message at the front ... Read more >
Tags: no bandits, no problem
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [239]
It is eleven o'clock in Akbar's guesthouse in Bam, poor devastated Bam. Today I was the only tourist in town - they lost their great attraction, the Arg e Bam, the adobe citadel, in the 2003 earthquake and now it is just a resting place on the long trek ... Read more >
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [217]
3 mosquito bites and counting. Dial up internet is dreadfully slow but fried eggs for breakfast make up for a lot. Martyn just left to take the metro from Imam Khomeini Square. Most savvy in forn parts is Martyn. I shall miss him. Laundry ready 11.... Read more >
Sat, 18 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [213]
Making plans to leave. Asked manager Ali for his advice on timing last night. I want to get the 6.10am Yazd to Zahedan and then Zahedan to the border, the scary border. If I leave today I will see nothing of Yazd and miss Zoroastrian Fire temple completely ... Read more >
Tags: zoroastrians unseen, food, no fear
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [209]
Saw so much today. At the Imam Mosque a man is standing singing in an empty room. His friend asked if I understood what he was singing about. I said yes, everyone understands beauty. I did not photograph him. Sometimes you don't. 2 small Afghani refugee ... Read more >
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [193]
God, this Amir Kabir hostel is a dump! the man washing down the loos first thing is also the guy who makes the breakfast. First H and his wife arrive with armful of presents, poetry by Hafez and others. Then P and her children and mum arrive to take ... Read more >
Tags: kindness of iranians
Sun, 19 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [181]
Decide against another night in this overpriced hotel and opportunity to see the town as no one has a good word to say about Kerman so it's a rush for the border sans rest, sans bazaar, sans decent-sized daybag. Bus to Bam is 4 - 6 hours. And it must ... Read more >
Tags: the tricky bit
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [172]
Orient Hotel - what a fabulous place. Stayed up till 4 talking and feel deathly. Jobs today: 1.Work out schedule for leaving before visa ends. 2.Post Office to send presents home. 3.Internet. 4. Shower. Not necessary for hygeine particularly but only ... Read more >
Tags: beauty of persians. heat
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [166]
day 1 of 12 Iran visa. Off ferry and onto next train. 4pm we killed someone! An old man sat on the track and committed suicide by train. Not uncommon, they say. We are delayed by only half an hour which is really sad. In Tabriz I change money and ... Read more >
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [159]
It is eleven o'clock in Akbar's guesthouse in Bam, poor devastated Bam. Today I was the only tourist in town - they lost their great attraction, the Arg e Bam, the adobe citadel, in the 2003 earthquake and now it is just a resting place on the long trek ... Read more >
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [153]
I lost my scarf on the train so come down for brakfast wearing my little travel towel on my head. Better look an idiot than be shot. So it's off to the Grand Bazaar for headscarf. Gods, it's hot! Tehran has insane traffic and locals just step off the ... Read more >
Tags: bazaar, traffic, kurdistan
Sat, 3 May 2008 | By sfau | Views [9]
The bus journey, on Saturday, from Yazd to Shiraz was long and rather
uneventful. Spending hours looking at dusty arid scrub land can only
hold one’s attention for so long. Throughout the 7 hour ride only two
things caught my eye. The 1st was a lone ... Read more >
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 | By sfau | Views [6]
The shrill beep of the alarm woke me up at 08:01 precisely. Due to the
fact that the toilets are shared and the only “English” one (I’ve yet
to learn how to squat properly) was one floor down I had to get
dressed, go for a walk just to sit down again.... Read more >
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By sfau | Views [5]
The airplane rumbled across the tarmac of Tehran’s international
airport runway 20 minutes ahead of schedule. So it was only 02:10 in
the morning then! Going through passport control took awhile but not as long as the luggage! At 04:30 my head hit ... Read more >
