All previous entries can be seen in my journal http://journals.democraticunderground.com/...

Today: Shiraz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiraz

Shiraz is most famous for two tombs, Hafez and Saadi. It also has a very nice garden, the Eram Garden and an old castle.

Hafez memorial http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafez



In front of the mausoleum there are guys with budgies. The birds pick a little card with a verse from Hafez and its explanation. It is supposed to tell you the future


Here our guide reads about her future


Hafez is very famous and loved in the Iran. People come to the grave and while touching the tomb they recite the poems by Hafez


An old Dervish. Instead of begging they are coming to the Hafez or Saadi mausoleum and recite the poems or sing songs and get money for that.


Saadi memorial http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saadi_%28poet...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dervish




An Iranin lady translates my mom what is written on the tomb


The Eram garden http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eram_garden

Gardens are very important in the Iran. People come there and spend a lot of time in them. They stroll through the gardens, they have picnics there. Regarding the rough nature it is understandable.







A pomgranate




The Citadel of Karim Khani http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arg_of_Karim_... .