Muscat, Oman (Apr 24)

Muscat, the capital of Oman, has been an important trading port since the first century AD. The Al Hajar Mountains surround the city and provide a dramatic backdrop to low lying white - mostly modern -buildings that typify the urban landscape. A taxi tour took us inland to the huge Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest in the world which can host up to 20,000 worshippers, the royal palace on the coast, the royal opera house, and the Muttrah Souk where Bill bought a thobe (like a nightshirt). Because he was wearing shorts, he “rented” a thobe to go inside the mosque, then decided to buy one later in the souk (maze-like market).

The mosque






The palace

The royal opera house

The souk

City views











Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 27, 2023 at 9:50 PM

    Spectacular backdrop, and the mosque looks amazing as well. Also looks pretty hot. FB

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  2. Suzanne E.May 4, 2023 at 3:46 PM

    Bill will be a hit in DC and at the shore, in his throbe

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