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Trip to Oman - Sunday
Sunday up and out on a coach to drive to the Oman. The driver was Mohammed, and the guide was another Mohammed. Rosemary commented on the lovely roundabouts planted out with marigolds.

On the way stopped off at a modern soukh and town centre of SharJah. Here there was an 18th century fort, recently renovated.

Later stopped at an off-license to load up with wine and beers, before crossing into Oman. Entry into Oman was slow, visas are available at the border. The scenery was now mountainous, and the road took a course along the side of the sea.

We arrived at Khasab, and met our boat. We soon were loaded and away on our trip.

As we set off we had lunch, chicken curry, rice, salad, hommous and fresh fruit, cold drinks and coffee with optional evaporated milk.

3038_35A The fort at Sharjah

The fort at Sharjah

3037_34A The fort at Sharjah, with Arab woman wearing bright orange trousers

The fort at Sharjah, with Arab woman wearing bright orange trousers

3036_33A The coast road in Oman

The coast road in Oman

3035_32A Our home for the next two nights.

Our home for the next two nights.

3034_31A Getting ready to load up.

Getting ready to load up.

3033_30A The dhow

The dhow

3032_29A Mohammed, the guide

Mohammed, the guide

3031_28A Khasab harbour.  Dredging machine

Khasab harbour. Dredging machine

3030_27A Ooops some missing luggage

Ooops some missing luggage

3029_26A Kate the Explore tour guide and the chef.

Kate the Explore tour guide and the chef.

3028_25A Village on route to Telegraph Island

Village on route to Telegraph Island

3027_24A Passing fishing boat

Passing fishing boat