Bright sunny weather and the town decked out for National Day persuaded me to take a lazy Cycle tour in Muscat.
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A Lazy Cycle Tour in Muscat
as it gets ready for National Day
Tag: National Day
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”
Oman Tattoo 2010
for Sultan Qaboos
It was nice to watch the Oman Tattoo which is one of several large scale events for the 40th National Day in Oman.
Apart from the superb mass marching there was a night time parachute drop – and some of the parachutists managed to land on the bright spot.
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Queen Elizabeth and Omans Horses during Queen Elizabeth Oman visit
with Sultan Qaboos
It was so nice to get an invitation to the horse event that Sultan Qaboos had organized Queen Elizabeth Oman visit.
It was at the same small Royal Cavalry area in which Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth and Omans Horses during Queen Elizabeth Oman visit“
40th National Day in Oman 2010
is being prepared for in Salalah
Though it’s a few months away the preparations for Oman 40th National Day on 18th November 2010 are under way.
Here, in Salalah, new street lighting is being put up – the main road to Thumrait & Muscat has been done up to the foothills and it looks as though all arterial routes in town will soon have their own striking light system.
Football in Oman
a win for National day
Al Taawn Football Team, which we sponsor, had a good win in the local league competition to celebrate Oman’s 39th National Day . They won the first round 4:1 and went through to the final against Hai Aldhahir .
In a very competitive game the single goal was scored by Yahya AlBusafi of Al Taawn . So it’s probably the only time Arabesque will overcome the might of Toyota – as we sponsor the winning team and they the losers.