I was sorry to leave Bam I was so relaxed after Pakistan and had a good time there.
The trip to Kerman was to be my last stretch of desert, alas more to come. I left early in the morning to get a good start before the sun got high. I also thought that I had the last of escorts but the local police gave me company out of town and for about the next 50km. Not bad as they keep a good speed, then they just waved me on and that's the last of them.Arrived in Kerman hot and bothered so lashed out and stayed in my best hotel yet $US45, including dinner and breakfast not bad. I'd say 4 star and bloody nice it was too. Room service, large bath (first since I left, no I have had showers!) and all international news channels. I lay in the bath for at least an hour bliss.
Didn't really see much of Kerman but I understand that they make pretty good rugs there.