Last day in Tehran

April 1

Sheesh! It sure has taken me a long time to get back to this. I have been rather obstinate in my decision to avoid posting. I haven’t been able to pinpoint just why, but here I am again at last.

Our last day and we awoke to rain.

Megan and Shahid taking pictures in the rain

The first on our trip, which flew by, and we got but just a wee taste of this vast and amazing country. Before we had to check out and head for the airport, we visited the National Museum of Iran. We scrambled through the rain to get to there. It begins with displays from prehistoric times and includes pottery, carvings, and other artifacts, which date from at least as far back as 7000 years ago.

Entrance to the museum of Iran. The script is so beautiful.

These are enormous vessels!

The mould and the object from it.

Firing oven

Pottery vessel

obelisk

Inventory of gifts and countries.

I can’t read hieroglyphics, but it caught my eye because of the detail.

I love the cobalt blue color of this pottery.

I believe this is an inventory of gifts brought from other countries. The sign indicates there is a guide for blind people through the museum.

Roses!

The journey to the airport was spent in reflection, exchanging contact information and then suddenly we having to say goodbye to Ali and Majid, our guide and driver. Spending a week with them made them feel almost like family. It was truly a trip of a lifetime!