Merry Christmas in Oman 2013
Category: Muscat & Northern Oman
Northern Oman’s built history stretches back 5,000 years, its one of the Arab world’s most enduring cultures. Today its interconnected through modern highways and impressive mobile telecom networks
The Palace Muscat is the focus of a celebration.
In the late afternoon hundreds of people joined a celebratory walk
from Continue reading “The Palace Muscat is the focus of a celebration.”
Weather in Oman as we have intense rain
Its usually welcome to have rain in Oman; though it can be heavy and create dangerous flooding.
The forecast was for an intense Continue reading “Weather in Oman as we have intense rain”
Fireworks for Oman’s National Day in Al Amarat Oman
Arriving in Al Amarat the traffic was heavy for the National Day Fireworks.
But though Continue reading “Fireworks for Oman’s National Day in Al Amarat Oman”
Fish and Flags
It was great to lead a small group for a few days in Oman. One of the sights we came across was a small fleet of Oman’s inshore fishing boats.
In the blue sky above were Continue reading “Fish and Flags”
The yacht Pelorus in Muscat
Berthed in Mina Sultan Qaboos, David Geffen’s beautiful yacht Pelorus in Muscat
Oman’s Weather Forecast 29 April looks intense
Have a look at this screen grab from the BBC of the weather
to come in Muscat and northern Oman. The rain Muscat and northern Oman has been having will probably peak on Monday 29th April.
Rainy Muscat brings cooler weather just in time for the weekend
Thunder and lightning worked its way around Muscat
just before Continue reading “Rainy Muscat brings cooler weather just in time for the weekend”
The Dogs of Hamriyah Oman at Night
Driving around Hamriyah Roundabout in Ruwi it seems a large pack, of large dogs, has taken over the place.
They certainly Continue reading “The Dogs of Hamriyah Oman at Night”
Tour of Oman – video summary fantastic shots
Bradley Wiggins on Oman’s Muttrah Corniche preparing for the summer ahead.
On the last day of the Tour of Oman Bike Race I went to Mutrah’s Corniche and saw Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins, CBE
– flash past Continue reading “Bradley Wiggins on Oman’s Muttrah Corniche preparing for the summer ahead.”
Tour of Oman 2013 Day 5 through Ruwi
Today the Tour of Oman sped past my flat.
Here is the Continue reading “Tour of Oman 2013 Day 5 through Ruwi”
Sea and Sun in Musandam
Waking early enabled me to enjoy sunrise over Musandam as we entered Khasab on the Clipper Odyssey.
It was a treat to visit Continue reading “Sea and Sun in Musandam”
The Music Man performers see Oman
Muscat’s Royal Opera House is currently hosting performances of the Glimmerglass production of The Music Man.
It was a pleasure Continue reading “The Music Man performers see Oman”
Bandar Jissah in Muscat Oman
It was in 1986 that I first ventured into Bandar Jissah in Muscat (the beach is often called Qantab Beach), along the dirt track which wound down the wadi towards I knew not, but the grand scenery was draw enough.
I found the beach, in an amphitheatre of mountains cascading into the sea, and from it I have swum since then.
Yesterday was probably the last time Continue reading “Bandar Jissah in Muscat Oman”
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