Shiraz & Yazd

After the thrilling days in Esfahan we found some kind of peace in the deserttown Yazd. Full of historical mud-bricked buildings and wind catchers (called badgirs, the first A/Cs to cool down houses) the old town preserves a relaxed charm. Cold nights brought us to a traditional Iranian hamam. On our way to Shiraz we have been stopped by snow and had to sleep one night on the floor in the bus terminal. But our stay in magical Shiraz and the old ruins of Persepolis (meaning the City of the Persians) more than compensated all the hassle.Read more