Earlier this month I took a very short trip to Muscat, the capital of Oman. Muscat is a beautiful city, tucked between a row of low-lying mountains and the Gulf of Oman at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman has worked hard to develop industry and infrastructure since the current sultan came to power in 1970, and it shows. Muscat is very safe, sunny, and clean. It's also filled with luxury hotels, has many good restaurants, lots of shopping and creature comforts -- and the people seem genuinely happy. No mean feat.
Despite being there for less than a week, I managed to squeeze in several picture-taking opportunities. This set was taken at sunset along the beach just outside the Grand Hyatt, an opulent hotel near the diplomatic quarter.
Despite being there for less than a week, I managed to squeeze in several picture-taking opportunities. This set was taken at sunset along the beach just outside the Grand Hyatt, an opulent hotel near the diplomatic quarter.
Children playing soccer along the beach, with the corniche and main business districts in the distance.
Looking towards the soon-to-set sun.
You can almost feel the last rays of sun warming this gigantic rock offshore.
Children playing ball in the last light of day.
How beautiful! I think it's time for a beach vacation!
ReplyDeleteconveniently, I'm in an Adirondack chair in Florida right this very moment!
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