Esfahan – Iran. Heavy traffic on the streets. Noise, too much pollution – I have problem with my throat… I stay in the centrally located Shad Hostel – Abbasi Street – just in front of the tourist police kiosk. Yes, they now have special police to protect and help the tourist (there were countless scams involving bogus police in the past). I feel safe…
In Shad Hotel (bring your earplugs – it is very noisy!) they charge 90 000 rials per little room with comunal shower. You can use the kitchen and there is even hot water all the day! I was going very happy to the bath in my shorts when the staff asked me to put my trousers on… Wow!
It is only 8 m from my room to the bath… My shorts are clean… My legs, hmmm… there is still some lovely sunburn on them… But put the trousers on and respect the local rules!
Regarding monuments Esfahan is the most important town in Iran – not to be missed. I was walking with my smart, voluntary guide (thanks a lot Amir!) to the huge mosques and lovely palaces… I was impessed again by the ornate decorations ob the buildings. Sorry – some of them are under restoration so the pictures are so-so… Just a bad luck! The entry fee (5000 rials) is not as high as before but there are many places to visit so plan your budget carefully…
