Tiwi, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Coffee and a Bedouin

Michael and I stopped for coffee to prepare for the hour and a half drive back to Muscat. We stopped at what appeared to be the only store along the dark road. Here, sat one man. An Omani Bedouin who welcomed me in as I entered. Omani people are known for their hospitality and easy…

Tiwi, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Wadi Shab – The Cave & Hidden Waterfall

The Apex of Adventure at Wadi Shab To get to the cave and hidden waterfall, you have to swim. The upside was the beauty and the fun. The downside were the many empty water bottles littered everywhere along the way. S, 🇴🇲 Time to Get Wet – From Here On In We Swim From One…

Tiwi, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Wadi Shab – Trekking Along Cliffs & Valleys

Beauty & Awe This hike is about 5.6 km – out and back. Trekking upon narrow paths along cliffs, then within the wadi’s valley was breathtaking. Strings of emerald pools in brilliant contrast of pale limestone rock and deep greens of vegetation and palm trees growing within russet limestone browns. Wadi Shab’s landscape is rich…

Tiwi, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Wadi Shab – The First Pool & Cliff Jumping

Taking the Leap The first pool at Wadi Shab is busy. It is the most accessible and is crowded with locals who enjoy jumping off one of the cliffs that surrounds the pool. Michael jumped without any hesitation. I am terrified of heights. I stood at the edge of the cliff and felt dizzy looking…