Roaming around City of Shiraz

We woke up 7:00am and had a sumptous breakfast, courtesy of sir jun
and ian, while watching Destiny's Child concert on DVD. By 8:00
we're on our way to Persepolis. But before we arrive on the said
complex, our driver took us first on a trip to the city of Shiraz.

("Say cheese guys")

First stop was the 18th century citadel of Karim Khan-e Zand which
is located on the city center. This majestic citadel stands
majestically in the city square, and a popular venue for concerts
and plays. Sadly when we're about to visit inside the citadel
it was still closed and to be open during afternoon time only.

(Sorry, we're close!)

Next stop was the Qur'an Gate, according to wikipedia (hehehe)
this gate was part of a big citadel/palace located on the same
area but was destroyed during the course of time. Now this gate
is a famous picnic grounds of Shirazis and favorite camp site of
the citizens of Iran as well. A lot of campers was there in the parks
when we got there (since they have 2 holidays) and a lot of kids were
approaching us and asking for pictures. It's my first time people a
ctually approach me and ask for my picture!eventhought they thought
i'm a Japanese.























(Campers left and right!)

After taking some pictures of Qur'an Gate, we drove ourself to
Persepolis, but along the way we've seen this very peculiar
building that is still under construction.Later we we're informed
it was named Shiraz grand hotel and tend to be a 5 star hotel
that will cater foreign tourist who will visit the famous Persepolis.
Hmm..i'll bet its expensive to stay on that hotel =D.


(Best buddy Jasper and Me)

(Jasper,Sir Jhun and Me)