9. Astara - Tabriz

13.10.2009

Lenkeran station:






Caspian Sea between Lenkeran and Astara:


Platskartnyj waggon:





From Astara train station by taxi to the border point in downtown Astara. Then on foot crossing into Iran, the border procedure was a little bit chaotic, but without any problems. People were very friendly.


Already on the other side of the border - Iranian Astara:



Taxi trip Astara - Tabriz (350 km by taxi, for 20 USD per person):







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Our quite un-basic accomodation in Tabriz:


Tabriz:


Excursion to the Orumieh salt lake and to Kendovan village.









Orumieh salt lake:
















Kendovan village:








Back to Tabriz




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Blue Mosque:










Having tea with some friendly Iranians:


The bazar:











Euro-adapter for the toilet:






A Christian church in Tabriz:



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