Author Archives: ianmacd

We started the day with some beachcombing. Sarah likes to collect rocks and shells whenever she visits a beach. I spotted a couple of rather large-rumped fish, swimming about in the shallows of the retreating tide. I wish I could … Continue reading →

It took rather longer than expected to leave the hotel today, and not because of how much we had enjoyed the stay in our beautiful room with sea view, the friendly and efficient staff, the fully stocked club lounge that … Continue reading →

We returned to the Mutrah Souq today to purchase a couple of shirts, then put the car in 4WD mode and headed out to Wadi Mayh, in search of date palms, feral donkeys, straying goats and tiny villages. Getting off … Continue reading →

Today was another alarm clock day. 08:15, this time. The reason, once again, was to visit a mosque before closing time at 11:00. This time, it was the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. This time, we checked ahead of time to … Continue reading →

Let me start by saying that the breakfast at this hotel is absolutely top notch. About 20 types of bread and pastry, omelettes made for you while you wait, freshly-squeezed juices, lots of fresh fruit, etc., etc.: a real feast … Continue reading →