Bisitoon is one of the few touristy things we saw. Well, we saw part of it. The most famous part with Darius was covered with scaffolding. I found a picture at a travel website so you can see it.
This is not my picture it belongs to http://www.bavanatecotour.com/iran_bistun.htm.
Yeah, I travel halfway around the world and it's covered up.
Bisitoon is quite pretty. There's a natural spring and a lovely park. But it was waaaaaay cold the day we went. Cold and windy. I had to tie a knot in my headscarf as it kept from flying off.
A quick tip- good shoes are an essential part of any traveling experience. Because you have to take your shoes off and on in Iran, I recommend something sturdy, yet non-tie. Slip on is the way to go. Heels are a mistake. I have great Mary Jane's from Landsend that have a walking tread. Super cute, super comfy and super easy to get on and off.
I mention shoes because Mohsen did not have good shoes at Bisitoon and he cold not walk on the rocks very well. I shouldn't laugh, but it was way funny. Fatimeh is a mountain goat like Amir. (I call my husband that because he runs up mountains. Not walk. Run.) Maybe it's a Persian thing. Hercules is not Persian. But he was carved by the Greeks. See the sign below; it explains things. I have more Bisitoon, but it will wait for the next post.
Yeah, I travel halfway around the world and it's covered up.
Bisitoon is quite pretty. There's a natural spring and a lovely park. But it was waaaaaay cold the day we went. Cold and windy. I had to tie a knot in my headscarf as it kept from flying off.
A quick tip- good shoes are an essential part of any traveling experience. Because you have to take your shoes off and on in Iran, I recommend something sturdy, yet non-tie. Slip on is the way to go. Heels are a mistake. I have great Mary Jane's from Landsend that have a walking tread. Super cute, super comfy and super easy to get on and off.
I mention shoes because Mohsen did not have good shoes at Bisitoon and he cold not walk on the rocks very well. I shouldn't laugh, but it was way funny. Fatimeh is a mountain goat like Amir. (I call my husband that because he runs up mountains. Not walk. Run.) Maybe it's a Persian thing. Hercules is not Persian. But he was carved by the Greeks. See the sign below; it explains things. I have more Bisitoon, but it will wait for the next post.
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| Amir the cave man. |
That looks like a cool place. I love the writing in the last picture too. I've been envying your trip the last few days.
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