Muscat and Oman

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Hey Everyone,
So far on our Omani Journey...we have done a BIG Bus tour of Muscat, where the Sultans Palace and Port were our highlights.
We headed down the coast to a place called Hayiwat Najm (known as the Dabab Sinkhole) which is a limestone hole 20x40m of unknown depth and immense beauty, where we dipped our feet, only to have our toes nibbled by pedicure fish (not their scientific name)..something you pay a fortune for in a spa. You can't help but laugh, almost hysterically!
Not far from the Sinkhole we visited Wadi Shab, a creek surrounded by mountains, where we treked for a couple of hours, taking in the beauty and serenity.
After staying a night in a beautiful hotel on a cliff overlooking the Sea of Oman we headed inland to a Desert Camp in the Al Shariquah, where it got very chilly overnight.
To finish off our roadtrip I had to have a ride on a Camel, led through the dunes by a young Bedouin...no better place to ride a camel then in the Middle East! Sooo cool!
So now we have seen the coast, the desert and our next roadtrip will take us into the Mountains.
The contrasting landscapes of Oman are truely amazing to see and we have found everyone so friendly and helpful.
Driving can be a bit of a hairy experience and finding places even hairier, as the spelling of places is often different and the distances somewhat inaccurate. Luckily Daniel is driving!
So with some our photos we are going to play a little game, just like Where's Wally except in Where's Danny or Jenny? See if you can find us in Wadi Shab.
Thanks to everyone who has sent us messages, it's always nice to hear from friends and family from home.
Stay safe, The Jaytrippers!

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Comments

[Carolyn]

Looks fabulous!
Good Morning JayTrippers, Looks like your being very irresponsible on your trip! Ha ha your photos are beautiful, it looks like an amazing place. The pedi fish made me giggle. :) Oliver and I are currently in Sydney. Last night we climbed the bridge, which was a fabulous experience. I am heading into school next week to set up my class for the first time and earn some money to fund our next adventure. It's lovely reading your blog and to hear about all the wonderful things your experiencing. Stay safe. Lots of Love xoxoxox

[Diana and Mick]

Oman
Hi Guys What a fantastic place that is x I just love the pics when I saw the camel it looked like you were on the wrong way (should have gone to spec savers) but it was the camel next to you that I was looking at ? I love the sink hole but it's pretty scary .we really have an awesome world and most of us will not see as much of it as you guys are now . I am so happy for you two I could burst you so so deserve it xx ?

[Kelly]

wow!
Hi! Love these updates. Looks like an amazing place, so picturesque. Camel ride would have been fun Jen! Take care, love you's xxx

[Trish]

Love following your trip
Jen and Daniel, sooo enjoying being a part of your travels. So amazing to see you on a camel in the middle of the desert. If this is the exciting stuff at the beginning of your travels, I cannot wait for the rest of it. Miss you Jen. You make sure you both take good care of each other. As for driving in a foreign speaking land Daniel, I take my hat off to you. Enjoy. Much love, Trish.

[Kelly De Mello]

Hey Jen and Dan, It looks like you guys are having a wonderful time. I'm loving the pictures! Look forward to reading more of your adventure and seeing some more beautiful pictures. xx

[maria raine]

AMAZING
WOW GUYS this all looks so incredible. Sophia and Isabella are working towards travelling in the next couple of years so i will get them to follow you guys to determine places of interest that they might like to go to. Thankyou so much for allowing me to take this trip with you. Do not expect much correspondence from me as i not very good at responding to any sought of email, but i shall be following closely all that you do . Keep well guys......Love Maria (the) Raines.xxxx

[Ness]

Great to see your blogs
Wow looks like an awesome time , im so jealous....lol looking forward to hearing and seeing more about your trip Ness xx

[Sue Greenhalgh]

Hello jenny jay
Hey James got me sorted so I can reply to you. Holiday looks amazing ! I'm soooo jealous and I want to jump on a plane and come with you! One powerball and I will be travelling. Hope you and Daniel are living the dream xxxxx