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Re: [OM] IMGS: Ali Ibn Hamza Holy Shrine

Subject: Re: [OM] IMGS: Ali Ibn Hamza Holy Shrine
From: Tina Manley <tmanley@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:35:39 -0400
Thanks, Chris.  Our guide did all of the sweet-talking!  He carried candy
and fruit and handed it out everywhere.  He also told them that we were
Americans and they should try to make a good impression so we would go home
and tell everybody that Iran is a wonderful place to visit!

Tina

On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 1:54 AM, ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Nicely done, Tina.  You must have done some sweet-talking in Iran to gain
> access to all these places.
>
> Chris
>
> > On 29 Jun 16, at 22:29, Tina Manley <tmanley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > We went to the night services at the Ali Ibn Hamza Holy Shrine in Shiraz.
> > There are separate entrances and sections for men and women but I was
> > allowed to go in both and take all of the photos I wanted.  I did have to
> > wear a chador which I finally tied under my chin because I couldn't hold
> it
> > on and take pictures, too!  This was quite a challenge because the
> interior
> > is covered with thousands of tiny mirrors which reflected all of the
> > different lights and carpets.  The actual tomb is accessible from both
> the
> > men's and women's sections and people were quite emotional praying at the
> > tomb.
> >
> >
> http://tinamanley.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Iran/G0000YmlbTddL96g/I0000cbyJB1ZCGiQ
> <
> http://tinamanley.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Iran/G0000YmlbTddL96g/I0000cbyJB1ZCGiQ
> >
> >
> > And all the way to the end.  Hit "Less Info" for a bigger photo.
> >
> > C&C greatly appreciated.  I'm getting closer to the end of the trip.
> > Persepolis still to go - and others ;-)
>
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