In Isfahan there were fewer black-enveloped women and a bit more glamour on the streets, but still the veil/headscarf and covered skin seemed mandatory.
Due to a changed train schedule, we only had an afternoon and evening in Isfahan and we took that at a gallop. Unfortunately after our long train trip and whirlwind tour, by late afternoon I was done in. Not sure that people in their 20s understand that people in their 70s don’t move quite as fast as themy do - not to mention wanting to actually see what there is to see and take photos! We covered over 6km in a few hours included a break for a large late lunch - we would have settled for a light snack but .....
This palace, Hasht Behesht Palace, was smaller than others we were to see later, but it was delicate, beautiful and quite fascinating.
The C17 Naqsh-e-eJahan city Square was vast and featured a large market - which we of course made our way through.
The visit was a little disappointing. Time was short and we didn’t get to see the few things we had wanted, but did take in a couple of lavish palaces and the C17th city square Naqsh-e Jahan, which is heritage listed. Also we got taken to a ‘buying-opportunity’ place which we weren’t interested in but our protestations fell on deaf ears and we were too polite to make a bigger fuss. We’re learning very slowly to be a bit more hard nosed (talking of noses by this time a slight sniffle and cough had matured!) but onward to the capital she cries ........
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