Today is Friday, which is the equivalent of Sunday in the western world. The shops are closed. Probably not much different from Friday afternoons in the office!
Got up and jogged down to Park E Mellat again today. There were some guys doing some pretty weird exercises at the public exercise stations there. But I guess it is good for them. Some of them were trying to help me with the pullups but I said Nah Merci to that. One old guy in the park said "You are Khrelly Sport". But nothing tops those ladies who jog around with their scarves on their heads, that is amazing.
Since my goal is to do some shopping tomorrow, I have to profit from today to see something in Tehran. I think I have seen most things to see here but it was recommended to see Jamsheedi Park. This park is in the Northern part of Tehran at the foot of the mountains. It is a pretty steep park with lots of stone paths and steps. Apparently, a favorite of Mohammed Reza Shah but eventually opened to the public. Instead of hot dogs and hamburgers, families come and lay out a blanket and cook kebabs. It was a nice day, very sunny.
Tehran is a pretty dry city. Not sure if I mentioned it but I see lots of blue pools in Tehran but most are empty without water.
I think I have seen most of the prime sites to see in Tehran and looking forward to Esfehan and Shiraz. I am not sure how I will get updates when I am in Esfehan and Shiraz. Probably an internet cafe but doubtful they will allow me to upload pictures from my camera. My driver was saying that the quality of neighbourhoods and people decreases as you go South in Tehran. I guess I am lucky to be staying in the North.
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