Today, I was trying to line up my trip to Esfehan and Shiraz. Basically I will leave Sunday morning to Esfehan for a few days, then Shiraz, then back in Tehran Thurday night. Friday is open, then fly out Saturday morning.
I planned to visit the Carpet Museum meeting up with Mina and her niece Bahar. Unfortunately, it was closed so we decided to check out the Tehran Bazaar which is a very old market place where you can buy all sorts of things. It is huge. Had some lunch.
Went to a carpet salesman who was talking my ear off, but am thinking about getting a small carpet for a souvenir. After the bazaar we went back to the driver, Mina and Bahar left. Then I went to Valiasr Avenue and Park E Mellat, which is a big park(green space)(The photo above taken there). Went home and tried to get some sleep. Charles had some obligation at the Norweigian embassy. I had arranged to go hiking at Touchal(located in the Northern part of Tehran) with Mina the next morning.
Frogger must be the favorite video game of Iranians. The crosswalks practically never work so you have to sort of walk out and stand between lanes or in the middle of the street and wait for your next opportunity to advance. A little scary at first, but I guess it is a skill that is developed here like the drivers who use the force. If you are lucky you can piggy back the skill of some Iranian who is crossing and just follow them.
Went out to dinner with Charles and Sally to some Asian food restaurant. Went to bed early to get up for the hike tomorrow.
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