Tony Walsh – author & tours through Arabia
Bayt Ar Rudaydah Castle was constructed by Imam Sultan bin Saif bin Malik Al Ya’rubi, a ruler of Oman who died in 1680 AD.
It’s a typical fortified mansion in Oman, with the main building having Continue reading “Bayt Ar Rudaydah in Birkat Al Mawz open to the public“
Details of the 2017 Tour of Oman have been announced. The race from 14th-19th February will have 6 stages and 18 teams are expected to take part incl from USA, Bahrain & UAE; but not from UK (perhaps the lack of a race in Doha has impacted here) or surprisingly Oman.
While each stage has its appeal – the two stand outs are
Stage 5 that climbs Continue reading “2017 Tour of Oman”
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Falaj was included along with the oasis.
Passing through the small town of Birkat Al Mawz
we came across a crowd of people just about to Continue reading “Birkat Al Mawz gets a Spring Clean”
The heavy rains as is usual in Oman cleared quickly. We left the mountain heights and travelled through fresher air and water filled Wadis (valleys).
We had an exploration of the old village at Continue reading “Flooded Wadis in Oman”