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Not at the top of anyone’s bucket list, we actually had a great time exploring Oman.  From the spectacular Sultan Qaboos Mosque, to the fort at Nizwa, to the amazing Jebel Shams (The Grand Canyon of the Middle East) Oman was amazing at every turn.

Photo Galleries of Oman

Jabrin (28 pictures)

Jabrin Fort rises out of the middle of nowhere in the desert, and wows even the most jaded fort visitor.

Jebel Shams

Jebel Shams is also known as the Grand Canyon of the Middle East and is a spectacular sight.

Misfat (12 pictures)

We visited the mountain town of Misfat on our way back from Jebel Shams.

Muscat

Muscat, the capital of Oman, is the quietest capital we've ever been to. We visited Old Muscat, which is where ...

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat (27 pictures)

Sultan Qaboos recently built a beautiful mosque in Muscat, close to the airport. Although austere on the outside, the interior ...

Mutrah (Muttrah), the Marina area of Muscat (19 pictures)

We stayed in Mutrah, which is the location of Muscat's Marina, as well as the souk.

Muscat Qurum (6 pictures)

On our way out of Muscat, we stayed in the Qurum area of Muscat, and went for a nice walk ...

Nizwa

We spent a day in Nizwa, and visited the large fort and market. There isn't that much to do there, ...

Wadi Shab

Wadi Shab was a highlight of our visit to Oman. It's a beautiful canyon with a river running through the ...

Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid (24 pictures)

We visited Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid on our last day in Oman. Although the dunes of Wahiba Sands ...
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An Olive Tree Grows in California

June 13, 2012
by Wendy
Mediterranean, mezze, Mount of Olives, olives
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Church of all Nations, Mount of Olives, Israel
Olives for Sale at the Market in IraklionWe recently moved into a new home.  The house is pretty new and most of the work we’ve been doing is cosmetic.  The backyard, however, was another story.  …
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Um Quais, Ajloun and Jerash – Stepping back in Time in the North of Jordan

July 19, 2007
by Wendy
Ajloun, Jerash, Um Quais
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Well, we’re back in Tel Aviv and getting ready to go out to the crafts market again. We flew in from Amman last night after spending the day touring three sites.  Our hotel arranged for a car and driver which we shared with another couple.  View towards Syria/Israel W
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Night Tour of Petra and The King’s Highway: Little Petra, Shobak Castle, Karak Castle, Mt. Nebo, Madaba

July 16, 2007
by Wendy
Archaelogical Park, Crusader forts, King's Highway, Little Petra, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, night tour of Petra, Shobak Castle
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Petra Well, we went on the night tour of Petra last night and really enjoyed it.  They light thousands of candles to illuminate the the route through the Siq to the Treasury and the space in front  of it. …
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Crowne Plaza Resort (Hotel) in Wadi Musa (Petra)

July 15, 2007
by Wendy
Crowne Plaza Resort, hotel, wadi musa
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Crowne Plaza Resort in Wadi Musa just outside the gate to Petra.We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Wadi Musa just outside the gate to Petra. The location was fantastic and we paid only $50 a night.  The hotel itself  is more like a run down Holiday Inn than what a Crown
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Cave Bar, Wadi Musa (Petra)

July 15, 2007
by Wendy
Cave Bar, crowne plaza, mezze, Nabatean Tomb
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Cave Bar, right next door to the Crowne PlazaWe ate a couple of times at the Cave Bar located right next to the entrance to Petra and right next door to the Crowne Plaza (owned by them, too).  Although it was a little on the expensive side (compared to other restaurants in Wadi M
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From Wadi Rum to Petra – Wonders in the Desert

July 15, 2007
by Ian
amman, candlelight tour, crowne plaza, hotel, King's Highway, monastery, new 7 seven wonders of the world, new 7 wonders of the world, pool, treasury, wadi musa, wadi rum
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Wadi Rum, Jordan Our vehicle, with Wadi Rum Mountain Guides. From Aqaba’s heat we went to Wadi Rum and were pleasantly surprised to find it much cooler (35C/90F). Wadi Rum is a dry river bed in the desert with spectacular scenery.…
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Sunrise from Masada, Timna National Park and Crossing the Border to Aqaba, Jordan

July 12, 2007
by Wendy
Aqaba, beach, border, Coral Bay Hotel, desert, Eilat, Masada, pool, Red Sea, rental car, resort, sunrise, Timna National Park
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A view climbing down towards Herod's Palace, Masada Well, yesterday morning we woke up at 4 am like good little tourists and drove to Masada, where we hiked up the "snake path" 1500 feet (400ish meters) in time to see the sunrise over the Dead Sea.  Gorgeous, but al
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The Coral Bay Hotel – Fun in the Sun on the Gulf of Aqaba

July 12, 2007
by Ian
Aqaba, bar, beach, Coral Bay Hotel, pool, Red Sea, restaurant, sand, snack
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Our room was a big step up from most of the rooms we were staying at.The Coral Bay Hotel is right on the Red Sea, just south of Aqaba.  Our room was a big step up from most of the rooms we were staying at.  It was large, clean and nicely decorated.  The balcony had a be
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