Iran

Maschad, Iran

There are many people milling about as my taxi driver nears two fantastic onion-shaped towers, one gold and the other turquoise. (Wanderer, page 296)

Aerial view of the Imam Reza Shrine Complex and the city surrounding it

Tehran, Iran

After a couple hours of exploring Tehran by foot, we make our way back to the train station to ensure we will be on the train to Tabriz. I board the train and take my seat. The train rolls down the tracks for another day and all-nighter. (Wanderer, page 436)

Around nine in the morning after a sleepless night at the bus depot, I embark on my new bus leaving Tehran, a huge, modern city. (Wanderer, page 295)

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Muslim Arch digest: Maschad - Aerial View of Imam Reza Shrine complex
Muslim Arch digest: Maschad - Aerial View 2 of Imam Reza Shrine complex
Ruven: Maschad-Main Temple Gate
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Flikr: Maschad- Festival courtyard praying
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