Monthly Archives: September 2016

A friendly encounter while walking back from the bazaar in Kashan

Posted on September 30, 2016 by forstegrupp

At the end of our first day in Kashan, we walked through the bazaar. It was not quite what I expected which was a enumerable little shops under a huge roof somewhat like some of the indoor flea markets you … Continue reading →

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Listen to a poem chanted in Farsi in a mosque with perfect acoustics

Posted on September 28, 2016 by forstegrupp

We had two full days in Esfahan. We spent one day in Nawh-e Jahan Square, which was built by Shah Abbas, a Safavid king, when he made Esfahan his capital in 1602. This square is the second largest in the … Continue reading →

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Finally Friday — why is the first week of school so hard?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by forstegrupp

Last week, we had teachers’ meetings. This week, we had our classes and all the accompanying rigmarole. It is just exhausting. Not in a bad way, please let me be clear. It is just the summer wasso peaceful and quiet … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it only takes a cupcake

Posted on September 6, 2016 by forstegrupp

The first day of school is always exciting and, by the end, a little draining. But today it began with cupcakes for my senior advisees. This is their last first day in a new school year. They will have lots … Continue reading →

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A Hike up Sofeh Mountain in Iran

Posted on September 5, 2016 by forstegrupp

During our time in Iran, we were shepherded by an expert tour guide, whom we would recommend to anyone planning a trip to Iran. On our second day in Iran, he asked us if we wanted to hike Sofeh Mountain … Continue reading →

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