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Iran - Discover Persia

Date: 10/25/2009
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An old Persian man hanging out at the Hafez tomb.

Date: 10/10/2009
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These women were all smiles as they approached us to welcome us to their country and ask if we could pose for photos together.

Date: 10/10/2009
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Once we posed for the camera, they went all serious.

Date: 10/10/2009
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Michele holds a captive audience at the Hafez Tomb. Often times at each of the local attractions, the foreigners were more popular than the tourist sites themselves.

Date: 10/10/2009
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Poetry is a big part of Persian life. Tomb of another Iranian poet, Sa'di, 13th Century, who wrote about gardens and roses -- Shiraz

Date: 10/10/2009
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Each of the four corners of Sa'di's tomb are inscribed with verses from his poetry

Date: 10/10/2009
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Twins take a break in a typical tea house.

Date: 10/10/2009
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"Arg-e Karim Khan," or citadel in Shiraz, with four circular towers, one of which is sinking into the underground sewage system below -- Shiraz City Center

Date: 10/10/2009
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Wax museum inside the Citadel from the Zand period, (1750-1794) showing typical Persian dress.

Date: 10/10/2009
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Inside the citadel, there was a photo exhibit showing scenes from early Persian life. I liked this one labeled, "Removal of the scarves" when in 1937, Iranian women were ordered to remove their covering. Some did not wish to do so as evidenced

Date: 10/10/2009
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A view of the hamam, or bathhouse inside the 18th century citadel -- Shiraz

Date: 10/10/2009
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Taken by my tour-friend Erick in front of the Shiraz Citadel, as we waited on our guide while competing for the only shade in sight -- that of a lamppost.

Date: 10/10/2009
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