Yesterday’s highlight was our stay at Zein-o-Din caravanserai. Nine hundred and ninety-nine such structures were built along the Silk Road by a Persian ruler in the 16th century, spaced at 25-kilometre intervals to accommodate a day’s travel for a camel train. Most are in extreme disrepair; apparently only a couple remain standing, and luckily for us, this one has been renovated into beautiful lodgings.
It’s a quiet place, with outstanding views. Some of our party – although not me, I must admit – got up at sunrise this morning to go onto the roof to meditate, do yoga, or perform tai chi.
The central courtyard is stunning. Open to the sky above, it’s perfect for sitting and relaxing. Apparently when the original travellers crossed paths at the caravanserais, they laid out their wares on the central platform for commerce with each other. It was easy to imagine the bustling scene, in this beautifully restored historic site.
(Please bear with me if these photographs appear sideways or upside down. Unfortunately, my blog software had a big upgrade since the last trip and I’m not familiar with it, and am trying different things to make my pictures stand up straight. They always look fine to me, but I hear back that they don’t look that way in the final version that reaches other people. Oops!)
I’m going to talk to G today. Thanx for the blog. Wish I was there with you kids!
Pictures are perfect today!! Love the place.
All pictures look fine. Interesting accommodations!