Because we got in really late last night, a well needed lie in was taken advantage of. Another breakfast of naan, carrot jam and egg and tea was the mornings order. Ace. Quick wander off in the mornings sun to the Holy Shrine of Mashhad. A complex of shrines and courtyards that amaze and impress. I have to say if you are a follower of the Muslim faith you would want to pray here, it's awesome. Needless to say we are the only foreigners in the place so everyone ma...

The route across the desert part two. 600 mile push from Yazd to Mashhad. 5am start. Huw leaves key in car door overnight. Straight drive into the heart of the desert. Stop in Tabas to avoid the 50degree heat. Not much to see in desert, striking mountains on either side, lots of trucks, signs for Asiatic Cheetah, camels, cows. 11am till 5pm. Locals can't believe it. A camel/kebab shop owner, Khaled buys us rose water ice cream for lunch. Police patrol tries ...

The desert road from Esfahan to Yazd. Carrot jam for breakfast. You just cant eat the simpler things in life. Bread (like naan), carrot jam, a boiled egg and black tea. Sets up the day nicely. Before we set off for the desert, we have a trip to the best mosque in Iran, the Imam mosque in Esfahan. A simply amazing place. The largest open court you have ever seen which used to be a polo pitch as that sport originated here. The area is now full of fountains and ...

The desert road from Esfahan to Yazd. Carrot jam for breakfast. You just cant beat the simpler things in life. Bread (like naan), carrot jam, a boiled egg and black tea. Sets up the day nicely. Before we set off for the desert, we have a trip to the best mosque in Iran, the Imam mosque in Esfahan. A simply amazing place. The largest open court you have ever seen which used to be a polo pitch as that sport originated here. The area is now full of fountains and b...

Our journey takes us ever closer to the southeast and Tehran. We have heard mixed things about Tehran. Except we have made a decision to avoid it. Or Huw did. I wasn't sure it was the right move but I went with it anyway. So now we are on another mammoth journey. 700km south of Tehran to Esfahan. Motorway driving is hilarious every car toots and says hello. One car even madly waves that they would like to share their crisps with us so they pass Huw on the...