Hormuz Island
(Pop. 5771)
Persian Gulf
Hormuzgan Province
Iran
May 17, 2022
When researching Iran and planning my trip, I knew I had to visit Hormuz Island.
Hormuz is known as the Red Island. Also, the Rainbow Island.
I am not disappointed. I am so pleased to be here.
The multi-colored landscape is wonderful.
Qeshm Island
Persian Gulf
Iran
May 18, 2022
Hello,
Today, on Qeshm, we visited the Mangrove Forest. the Fish Market and the shipyrds where the huge "arks" are under construction.
Below is an excellent article about the lenj vessels, the ancient transport ships used in the Persian Gulf and beyond.
Jan
Qeshm Island
Iran
May 18, 2022
Hello,
If I travel to Iran, how can I miss the Persian Gulf and its islands in the Strait of Hormuz?
Qeshm Island is the best choice because of its history, strategic location, and natural features.
Qeshm is a popular holiday destination for Iranians as well as others from the Middle East. The island continues to expand with new roads, first class hotels and modern shopping malls.
A lovely beach.
And a short ferry ride to the nearby Hormuz Island.
Bandar Abbas
Port City
Persian Gulf
Hormoz Gan Province
Iran
May 15, 2020
Hello,
At the National Museum in Teheran, our knowledgeable guide Hassan conducts a discussion of the geography of Iran.
We learn that Iran sits on a tectonic plate that is called “The Iranian Plateau.” Consequently, the elevation of major cities ahead will be high above sea level. Isfahan 1574m or 5164 ft. Shiraz 1500m or 4921 ft. Kerman 1755m or 5757 ft. Kashan 2106m or 6909 ft or 1.3 mi.
The Dasht-e Kavir or the Great Salt Desert spreads across the north. In the south near Kerman, we will visit the Lut or Red Desert.
The most prominent feature on the map is a mountain range that runs like a spine down the west of Iran. The Zagros Mountains provides a protective barrier against Iraq, Iran’s neighbor to the west.
Shiraz
Iran
May 14, 2020,
Buona Serata,
The sign clearly indicates the restaurant opens for dinner at 8:00 pm.
Roberta and Sergio and I leave our hotel at eight and walk the short distance.
After climbing the steep spiral staircase to the dining room, the manager informs us the kitchen staff is delayed. No cooks at the moment!
Shiraz
Iran
May 15, 2022
Hello,
“Jan, you are a hunter!”
So spoke Majdi, my guide in Iran.
Hadji observes that Jan “hunts” for an opportunity to take a special landscape photograph. He is impressed as I comfortably engage with strangers and then easily pose with them.
I am never conscious of being a hunter.
Am I enterprising or patient or lucky?
On a lakeside in the mountains, it is just my luck that someone left the radio playing in his parked car.
