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…
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Tiwi, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Wadi Shab – Final Moments of a Glorious Day
Such a glorious day! Thank you Wadi Shab! S, 🇴🇲
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…
Tiwi, Oman – Our Honeymoon – Wadi Shab – Arriving & Boat Ride
From Muscat to Tiwi After an hour and a half drive from Muscat we arrived at Wadi Shab. We parked and made our way to the boat launch. We paid the boat driver 2 riyals who shuttled us into the wadi. The fee was 1 riyal per person. S, 🇴🇲