tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post84292321822754082..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Oh Man! It’s Oman!Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21344368096932331432016-02-12T23:16:23.916-08:002016-02-12T23:16:23.916-08:00What an incredible place to have had the opportuni...What an incredible place to have had the opportunity to visit! It's all so beautiful and you've captured it so nicely. Thank you for sharing it with us at Photo Friday! Pierced Wonderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617985868261454643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27540793973279431662016-02-12T14:42:33.431-08:002016-02-12T14:42:33.431-08:00What a wonderful glimpse into Oman. So many places...What a wonderful glimpse into Oman. So many places to see in the world. I've been to the Middle East but not to Oman. The heat certainly can be oppressive beyond belief but the people I've met have been hospitable and happy to share stories. Thanks for going and sharing your story of Oman.Sue Reddelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714632077934476201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38892206725279144382016-02-10T09:54:38.669-08:002016-02-10T09:54:38.669-08:00Thanks Mersad - it really is sad when a country fi...Thanks Mersad - it really is sad when a country finds itself surrounded by or bordering on other country's that are undergoing some sort of upheaval - terrorist or political - it is almost like guilt by association; no one visits because it is 'so close to. . .' thanks, as always for hosting the link up!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43733334868223620882016-02-10T09:52:45.006-08:002016-02-10T09:52:45.006-08:00Yes, we would have loved to have explored it more ...Yes, we would have loved to have explored it more and have considered returning to do just that! Way to interesting to not visit again. Thanks Juergen for stopping by.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42078344382768372352016-02-09T23:28:31.708-08:002016-02-09T23:28:31.708-08:00This is a really interesting travel post. I think ...This is a really interesting travel post. I think most people would shy away from visiting, even though Oman is a safe place. I think your images show the beauty of the different culture and religion. Thank you for linking in with "Through My Lens".<br /><br />Mersad<br /><a href="http://mersad-photography.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mersad Donko Photography</a>Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47391817092319194562016-02-09T10:38:35.674-08:002016-02-09T10:38:35.674-08:00Glad you got at least a nice brief taste of Oman. ...Glad you got at least a nice brief taste of Oman. I now from several overlanders that the interior of Oman is supposed to be really beautiful. Everybody praises the locals as extremely friendly and helpful. Juergen | dare2go.comhttp://dare2go.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-19642529558938068552016-02-09T10:20:11.281-08:002016-02-09T10:20:11.281-08:00Yes, it was a painful sun - an amazing sensation h...Yes, it was a painful sun - an amazing sensation however and one that will be long remembered!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63679854651797008102016-02-09T10:19:16.585-08:002016-02-09T10:19:16.585-08:00Since our 'guide' was the taxi driver with...Since our 'guide' was the taxi driver with limited English, we didn't see the washing ritual (we have in Turkey) and we were racing to get to and through the mosque before it was closed for prayer. Fun all the same!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48637393418086246612016-02-09T10:17:31.787-08:002016-02-09T10:17:31.787-08:00You may have missed my post, but we did do pirate ...You may have missed my post, but we did do pirate drills aboard the ship prior to arriving in the Gulf of Aden. It was really remarkably uneventful. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90775147088417597112016-02-09T04:45:03.003-08:002016-02-09T04:45:03.003-08:00How fascinating! I'm glad you experienced it....How fascinating! I'm glad you experienced it. It's too near to Somalia and the Yemen for my liking (having traversed this region as a passenger on a container ship, I'm aware of the dangers around the Gulf of Aden). But I'm glad your experience was a rich one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411269983453926939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33667806810970770422016-02-08T16:20:45.750-08:002016-02-08T16:20:45.750-08:00Oh my, a sun so hot like that must have been hard ...Oh my, a sun so hot like that must have been hard for fair skin. Interesting culture and so sad to see the poor cat. It's heart breaking to see how differently cats and dogs are viewed in other countries.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69742236181368498212016-02-07T21:55:20.907-08:002016-02-07T21:55:20.907-08:00I knew that frankincense is an incense or aromatic...I knew that frankincense is an incense or aromatic, but I didn't know that it was derived from tree sap. I like the beautiful minaret on that mosque. When I visited a mosque, our guide demonstrated the rather elaborate washing ritual that he has to go through multiple times a day before prayers. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60633007767109250322016-02-05T08:36:28.820-08:002016-02-05T08:36:28.820-08:00Glad you are enjoying our adventures in the Middle...Glad you are enjoying our adventures in the Middle East as I have a few more tales to tell you about them!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16620607765840373242016-02-05T08:35:50.262-08:002016-02-05T08:35:50.262-08:00It was hot, Jan, such a heat we'd never experi...It was hot, Jan, such a heat we'd never experienced before - all the ladies on the cruise ship were scrambling to find and buy lightweight cotton tops and pants - anything synthetic just about killed us! Thanks for the visit todayJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77466271975650743012016-02-05T08:28:55.016-08:002016-02-05T08:28:55.016-08:00Oh Ruth when we went to the Valley of the Kings in...Oh Ruth when we went to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt the heat actually hurt! I understand why they wear the robes and headgear now - I was wishing that I had a similar non-binding outfit! Thanks for the visit -Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91270982934349075662016-02-05T08:27:27.211-08:002016-02-05T08:27:27.211-08:00Jill, so glad you are enjoying this adventure - I&...Jill, so glad you are enjoying this adventure - I'd love to repeat it one day!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23059358897339611542016-02-05T06:19:02.661-08:002016-02-05T06:19:02.661-08:00I can feel the heat! We do attract cats as well. L...I can feel the heat! We do attract cats as well. Loving your travels.Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69026997059475284812016-02-04T20:15:07.317-08:002016-02-04T20:15:07.317-08:00Wow you set the scene well. I can imagine the sun ...Wow you set the scene well. I can imagine the sun white-washing the day and your skin hurting from the suns rays. Good to know where frankincense comes from! The white dishdashers look cool don't they?Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46330825777797885102016-02-04T19:01:43.761-08:002016-02-04T19:01:43.761-08:00I think I understand the heat you are talking abou...I think I understand the heat you are talking about. When I visited Egypt, I was like one hundred and twenty something degrees. I felt like I was going to faint several times. Oman looks interesting and beautiful. I would like to have a taste of it too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33331611650025955362016-02-04T17:02:01.681-08:002016-02-04T17:02:01.681-08:00Your blog post has been fascinating to read and se...Your blog post has been fascinating to read and see your images of your travels. It is a part of the world I probably won't ever see, so thank you so much for taking us there. I look forward to your next post. Happy travels. Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13718576349068195422016-02-04T09:21:32.883-08:002016-02-04T09:21:32.883-08:00I do love those moments, Anita. Not only did I buy...I do love those moments, Anita. Not only did I buy some of the crystals as shown in the photo, the museum was selling it as a woman's fragrance so when I want to bring back Middle East memories, I wear my rather exotic scent!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-427596783171841522016-02-04T09:20:09.756-08:002016-02-04T09:20:09.756-08:00I find that I subconsciously just a country by its...I find that I subconsciously just a country by its treatment of animals - you can imagine where Oman falls on that 'like-O-meter'! Maybe I'll have to go back one day and see if I misjudged them based on this one incident. (I fear not).Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2017388988423654292016-02-04T09:18:27.044-08:002016-02-04T09:18:27.044-08:00It really was hot - and yes, it did make that blis...It really was hot - and yes, it did make that blistering summer sun of Greece pale in comparison! Thanks for stopping by, Poppy! Loved your last post~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61614263600023576542016-02-04T09:17:22.941-08:002016-02-04T09:17:22.941-08:00That poor cat would have been scooped up by me and...That poor cat would have been scooped up by me and fed and petted and snuggled back onto the cruise ship but sadly, the vendor's foot got to him before I did!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75048159964939606552016-02-04T01:13:16.987-08:002016-02-04T01:13:16.987-08:00A great glimpse into a country that sounds both ex...A great glimpse into a country that sounds both exotic and utterly foreign. So glad you included the pic and info about the frankincense. Don't you love those "Aha" moments in travel when you finally see something you've only read about before? Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.com