Wadi Shab in OmanThe Wadi itself is a beautiful canyon oasis. The guide did not accompany us on the hike itself – he left us and arranged a pick up time.…
Bimah Sinkhole seen on the way to Wadi ShabWe also stopped at the Bimah Sink-Hole (like a cenote), which was probably formed when the ground over an underground river to the ocean caved in.…
Mokallah Beach in OmanWe stopped at a couple of empty beaches (including Mokallah Beach) along the way. Although none of the beaches had established facilities, we saw many people camping along them – not a surprise, as the water was beautiful, and the coastline dramatic and in
The next day we took a tour to Wadi Shab. Wadi Shab is another top tourist draw for Oman. It is basically a canyon with an oasis in the middle, and with a hiking path through it.…
Misfat Al Abryeen villageIrrigation channels in the town of Misfat Al AbryeenOn the way back from Jebel Shams, we stopped at Al Hamra and the village of Misfat Al Abryeen. This is a traditional village “where time has stood still” (it is the oldest village in Oman).…
Our tours in Oman were arranged by Sunny Day Tours, Travels and Adventure, which is a company we found buried in the back of the Lonely Planet. Our guide was fantastic, his name was Qais Al Maashari.…
Muttrah Souk in MuscatThe souk, about a 5 minute walk from where we were staying, has a lot of good handicrafts for sale, frankincense, myrrh, and all sorts of other tourist souvenirs.…
Incense Burner by Al Riyam Park
We took a walk from Muttrah to Old Muscat. It took about an hour to walk along the Corniche to Old Muscat, and it was a very pleasant walk along the seaside.…
Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueWe headed straight out to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which is open to non-Muslims very limited hours. The mosque was beautiful – one of the most beautiful mosques we’ve ever seen.…
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