Today we left Yazd and our first stop was Meybod. This is a town that is at least 1800 years old, and made largely of adobe. This is the citadel
and a close up of the adobe. Grass and mud.
We also visited a pigeon house/dovecote, used for harvesting pigeon poo, for fertiliser. This is about 18th century. No longer used as such but restored for us to see.
This is the inside view. Apparently the pigeons sleep with their bums sticking out. Apparently there is one still in use in Isfahan but it is considered to dangerous for tourists - you can imagine!
One of the highlights of the day was a group of Iranian school children (probably upper primary in our system) who smiled and waved at us. This is becoming commonplace on this trip. When instructed by their teachers, we received a resounding cheer. We felt like celebrities!
We are now safely in Isfahan after a longish bus ride and longish sleep. Tomorrow we see the city centre, designed by Shah Abbas in the sixteenth century. It is getting difficult to keep track of all the dynasties and periods of the things we are seeing!
No access to the blog in Isfahan either. Just a lot of squiggles comes up on the screen!
and a close up of the adobe. Grass and mud.
We also visited a pigeon house/dovecote, used for harvesting pigeon poo, for fertiliser. This is about 18th century. No longer used as such but restored for us to see.
One of the highlights of the day was a group of Iranian school children (probably upper primary in our system) who smiled and waved at us. This is becoming commonplace on this trip. When instructed by their teachers, we received a resounding cheer. We felt like celebrities!
No access to the blog in Isfahan either. Just a lot of squiggles comes up on the screen!
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