Oman @A'Glance

We have been staying in this blessed land for more than two years. For us who have less expectation, our stay so far have been blissful with tons of cherished moments well spent with each other as love birds, with loved ones during their vacations and with the ever caring friends both the locals and residents from all walks of life. Indeed, spectacular Oman has been our wonder home far away from home which I'm truly thankful. 

Just like last night, Muscat was blessed with gifts from the sky - the heavy rain! It made me feel like I was at home with sparkles of colourful lightnings and the thunderous roar all over the dark sky. Although it was scary since Mr Right and I were on the slippery road  where visibility was at its lowest but the sight of the 'colourful night' was truly rare! Who would believe that we experienced heavy rain in the land surrounded by vast deserts where most of time the weather is scorchingly hot!

Yes! this country has lots to offer to its nationals and people like me and to this day, I'm still craving and hoping to see more and have more of it. Just a simple brisk walk on the well maintained pavement overlooking   the Gulf of Oman along the stretch of silvery QBeach was already blissful! What more if we  were to continue walking towards the hill that located Crown Plaza in QHeights that would be awesome and full of picturesque sights beyond expression. And no wonder, this area has never been empty or shy of people especially during  this time of the year - November to March aka the winter season where the scene and mood are liken to festival time :)

Since the weather is just like Spring season so the flowers too are blooming beautifully and creating multicolored spectacular view to all onlookers. In most gardens lovely well trimmed carpeted grass were flocked by families with happy faced children playing, running and jumping while enjoying the cool weather which made me green with envy! Oh! How I wish the 'grown kiddos' are here :( Well, I still have to wait another month before their arrival which sound more like another year! :)

If one were to take a ride to Nizwa, about  two hours drive towards south from Muscat, he or she will encounter another fascinating sight and experience Oman @A'Glance. Along the well paved road and smooth drive expressway, there are small towns like Fanja and Izki that one could stop for a cup of tea at the tea shops before contine the journey to the old capital city which is unique and full of exciting adventures. From Nizwa, one could climb up the green mountains of Jebel Akhdar or branch out towards the canyon of Jebel Sham where the temperature drops till minus 5 degrees during cold season!

Another exciting event that covers Oman @A'Glance is if we drive towards the Mutrah corniche area for less than half a day trip. Apart from being captivated by the beautiful port and the surrounding waterfront, one could get herself 'lost' in the busy yet mesmerizing Souq of Old Oman. The ambiance coupled with the scented frankincence fragrance truly 'transported' oneself as if we are in the Sindbad era or the historical time of 1001 night! 

In the souq all sellers are busy luring in customers to their stalls  be it antiques, silverware, homemade crafts and unique Omani attires and headgears. At the same time, the customers too are 'drown with confusion' because they are spoilt for choices! Too many choices that they had difficulty to choose! But, in most cases no one will leave the Souq empty handed. At the very least, they would bring home some sovenirs as momentous items such as frankincense, kanjar, dish dasha, mussar hat or for the ladies silver handicrafts or jewellery. But some may prefer gold from the Gold Souq!

Notwithstanding all the outside activities, here inside our own home-sweet-home we also have our share of joy and happiness through our feline Gary. He is now closed to a year and a half since we brought him home from the pet shop in Sabco. We never failed to pour our love to this cutie furry hairy. Indeed, he brings joy and happiness to our home! He loves and appreciates Oman @A'Glance through the BeeMer's window :D

During weekends, we took him for night sight seeing for the lovely street lights along the Muscat-Nizwa Expressway. Other times he loves to follow us for some 'moonlighting' moments around the Azaiba coastline and along the Seeb Beach. There we witnessed many fishermen with their late evening catch. Gary excitedly would elongate his neck at the car window to catch the glimpse of the busy 'night fish market' along the beach but most of all he just loves the rows and rows of beautiful street lights!

In a sentence > life in Oman has been blissful and our gratitude to Allah SWT for the opportunity given to us. Amin.

Omani folk dance ...