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…
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Muscat, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Al Said – The Sultan of Oman’s Private Super Yacht
Once The Second Largest Super Yacht in The World What I like about this picture is the size comparison between the zodiac, the dhow boat and the super yacht. The zodiac and dhow boat are closer in proximity to the Muttrah Corniche shore I am standing on. When launched in 2008, the 155-metre Lürssen super yacht was…
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…
Muscat, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Qurum Beach
Qurum Beach in Shati Al Qurum Qurum Beach is located in the exclusive Shati Al Qurum district of Muscat. This beautiful beach is lined with many five star hotels. It was too hot to walk the beach for risk of a bad sun burn and the sand was so hot we had to sprint…
Muscat, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Radisson Blu Hotel
Michael and I picked Muscat, Oman for our honeymoon destination during September’s Eid-al-Adha break. Muscat is the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman and has been inhabited since at least 1000 BCE. I joined my new husband in expat life overseas in the Middle East the beginning of this September, and this was my…