Dhows and Gazelles in Dhofar

It was a nice surprise to see the familiar face of Allesandro near Salalah.

Alesandro with 'The Wolf'
Alesandro with ‘The Wolf’

He had previouslyworked on the Jewel of Muscat which sailed from Muscat to Singapore.Now he is restoring a Dhow called “The Wolf” which is a different type of project and construction.

Gazelle Dhofar
Gazelle Dhofar

Another enjoyable encounter was with several Gazelle including this handsome male in one of the Wadis which lead up into the Dhofar Mountains.

Author: Tony Walsh

Book author including the current Bradt guide to Oman