Hungry Honeymooners! We found an open place to eat across from the Muttrah Corniche on al Bahri Road called Al Rafee Restaurant. It was clean, with minimal air conditioning and friendly service. The food was tasty! We shared mushroom noodles, butter chicken, vegetable rice, and flatbread. I had fresh watermelon juice. Michael had fresh carrot…
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Muscat, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Muttrah Souq – The Dark Souq
The Dark Souq There is conflicting information on the Internet about the correct local name of the Muttrah Souq. Basically, it is known as the Dark Souq, because of the lack of sunlight that is able to permeate into it. It is said that shoppers once needed lamps to navigate their way throughout its laberinth…
Muscat, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Walking Muttrah Corniche
Muttrah Corniche The Muttrah Corniche runs along al Bahri Road. I’ve read on the Internet that this corniche is about 3km long. Not sure of this accuracy, but it is an enjoyable walking distance. There are many shops along the way, including the entrance to the Muttrah Souq. A curious discovery was the white concrete, tubular…
Muscat, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Climbing Muttrah Fort
Muttrah Corniche The cab driver dropped us off at a parking lot along al Bahri Road. There, we started the day at the far, eastern end of the Muttrah Corniche. As we walked under a blazing midmorning sun, a sight before us hooked our adventurous attention. There, like a proud tiger, this grand fort jutted…