Tony Walsh – author on Oman & Arabia
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.
It was kind of the printing press where my new book is being worked on to let me see the first page go into the machine as a white page, and a few moments later appear at the other end of the machine in full colour.
Using a Heidelberg press, Continue reading “Printing my new book on Oman for its mid February launch”
With part of our group from The Traveller it was good to visit Salalah,
In times past young Omani Bedu boys were allowed to race Camels.
Today is a great day to remember. Why? Continue reading “12 Camels in Oman and 12 Omani riders”
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”
We had a nice evening listening to Jessye Norman in Muscat sing some classic light Jazz in Oman’s Royal Opera House.
Her accompanist was Continue reading “Jessye Norman in Muscat”
I enjoyed taking up the invitation by the management of Al Bustan Palace
to join them for Continue reading “Al Bustan Palace for Iftar”
The Central Coast of Oman is affected by the summer Monsoon and so as Muscat is now not only hot but also humid we took a few days to travel down the coast from Muscat.
Mid-summer in Oman is also Continue reading “Central Coast of Oman with Turtles & Gulls”
On a humid morning on Muttrah’s Corniche it was nice to join other guests for the inauguration of Art Exhibition by Dr Mona Al Baiti by the Under Secretary of Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Sheikh Hamed Bin Hilal Bin Ali Al Mamary Continue reading “Art Exhibition by Dr Mona Al Baiti”
One of the oldest descriptions of Oman’s coast is from the ‘Periplus of the Erithian Sea’ written by a Greek sailor, which describes the southern coast, improbably for an Arabian land, as being “wrapped in thick clouds and fog”.
So it was today, Continue reading “Transit of Venus in Muscat on a cloudy morning“
One of the larger birds in Oman is the Egyptian Vultures. They are also very dramatic with the adults black and white plumage. The ESO is supporting Ivaylo Angelov in a survey of the birds on Masirah Island.
He explained Continue reading “Egyptian Vultures on Masirah Island a talk by Ivaylo Angelov”
This is an infographic from The Guardian newspaper. It shows the supposed number of foreign workers in Oman (the migrants to Oman are low), Omanis overseas (who from their location could be students) and the money flows in and out – large sums of money flowing out of Oman’s relatively small economy.
It was a nice surprise to see the familiar face of Allesandro near Salalah.
He had previously Continue reading “Dhows and Gazelles in Dhofar”
While waiting for passenger disembarkation I managed to get a few pictures of the arrival of the Cruise Ships in Muscat.
They offer a contrast in size and Continue reading “Cruise Ships arrive in Muscat for cruise excursions”
Lonely Planet has a soft spot for Oman.
Its former owner memorably mentioned Continue reading “Lonely Planet places Muscat in 2nd place”
Its always nice to visit the archaeological site of Sumhuram near Salalah Oman as it is constantly evolving as discoveries are made and the site itself is developed.
Amongst the new features is Continue reading “Breakfast with Saudis and a visit to Sumhuram”
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