Jim's Junket » foreign office http://www.jimsjunket.com/wordpress Traveling the world on Google maps Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:33:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Long road to Kerman http://www.jimsjunket.com/wordpress/?p=618 http://www.jimsjunket.com/wordpress/?p=618#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:06:23 +0000 admin http://jimsjunket.wordpress.com/?p=618 Continue reading →]]> I had to be up bright and early today, because I have a long drive through Iran. The trip should take around ten hours, which is a little troublesome, as I only have about 11 and a half hours light and the Foreign Office suggest not arriving anywhere after dark. I’m not sure that this is a true reflection of the country, but I am concerned all the same.

I fill up the camper with fuel and provisions on my way south of Tehran and get on Highway 7. It winds south out of the city and toward what I can only describe as desert. There are mountain ranges to my right for the first few hours and then it opens out to flatter terrain.

I never thought a desert could be so, well, empty.

It’s a long drive, and by the time I approach Kerman the sun is nearing the horizon and I need to get to my hotel. I have a suitable supply of Lady Grey tea to sooth the aches. Tea fixes everything.

Oh, I do hope there's a good breakfast in the morning.

Reception was a welcome sight.

After breakfast I will check my next step and give the camper a tidy-up.

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