Tag: <span>sharqiya sands</span>

Date: 29th October 2014

Today was our last day in beautiful Oman. And we still had lot’s to see before our flight at night! So after an early wake-up call, we had a quick breakfast.

Omani breakfast buffet — On offer was a ‘dosa’ made of *maida* (unrefined flour) and yellow daal (lentil curry) among other dishes

Breakfast in Oman — Didn’t eat “much” because we really had to leave the desert camp soon

When we all collected our bags, checked out and made our way to the jeep, our driver Majjid was in a sleepless state. He was out all night with a group of drivers in search of an SUV that had gotten lost in the desert! 🙁 It was one of their friends along with a group of elderly tourists, and they lost communication with them after a few hours (phone batteries must have died).

Fortunately they found the group… but only today morning. They found them after the driver burned one of the tires and used the smoke to pinpoint their location. It was tragic to hear considering the elderly tourists were weak and had to be taken to the hospital.

But despite the lack of sleep, Majjid had to stick to his job and take us around.

Sharqiya dessert camel Oman — When we left Oryx desert camp, I mounted the GoPro on the hood of the Prado once again

Here’s a video of our drive to the bedouin home Majjid wanted to show us on the way (some segments have been sped up): Continue reading “Oman: Day 5 (Part 1) – Wadi Bani Khalid; Dhow factory in Sur” »

Date: 28th October, 2014

Yesterday was a very eventful day. It began at the Grand Mosque of Muscat, then to Nizwa, before ending our evening at Jebel Shams. After a good night’s sleep, I awoke to a chilly morning.

Jebel Shams hills drive Oman — We checked out of Jebel Shams Resort after a quick breakfast

Jebel Shams highway Oman — We were back on the highway, and it gave me an opportunity to take in the sights I missed on the way up (because I was asleep on the ride up yesterday)

Dry river Oman mountains — Dried up river?

Security check Jabal al Akhdar Oman — We reached a security crossing en route to Jebel Al Akhdar. The check was mostly to see if our vehicles were fit enough for the next uphill ride

Uphill road Jebel al Akhdar Oman — Because it was one heck of an uphill climb!

Downhill highway Jebal al Akhdar Oman — And then downhill… and up again

Jebel al Akdhar panorama Oman — This is the view of Jebel al Akdhar we came for

Continue reading “Oman: Day 4 – Jebel al Akhdar; dune bashing & overnight camp in Wahiba Sands” »