Today, I got up early to check out a couple of sites in Esfehan before I had to catch my 15:45 flight to Shiraz. First was the Jameh Mosque which was fairly interesting but not as grand as Imam Square and the mosques there.
After that I went to check out Manar Jomban(photo above) which is tomb that has 2 towers. They used to let you climb the towers but now they only let you watch. Basically, a man climbs into one tower and shakes it back and forth. Then you get to see the 2nd tower shake as well. They are 10 metres apart. It is some mystery why this happens.
Back to the hotel to pick up my suitcase and head to the airport for my flight to Shiraz. Actually, flying is less hassle and cheaper than back home. A flight from Esfehan to Shiraz is about $30 and it is further than Calgary to Edmonton. I landed and got a taxi to the hotel. Checked in then headed out to see what I can see. I arranged a tour of Persepolis, Pasargadae, Naqsh-E Rostam and Naqsh-E Rajab from 8am to 5pm tomorrow. Seems really hot and dry here in Shiraz.
Also met an Iranian English student, Mahmoud, who bought me some ice cream because he wanted to speak with a native English speaker. We have arranged to meet tomorrow and the day after and will trade English conversation for a tour of Shiraz.
Well think I am off to get a kebob then back to the hotel for tomorrow.
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