tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post2337332589822488372..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Yes, Virginia . . .They Celebrate the SeasonJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88990799090253085342018-12-26T23:00:59.307-08:002018-12-26T23:00:59.307-08:00Way cool Jackie! Not a huge Christmas presence her...Way cool Jackie! Not a huge Christmas presence here in Nizwa, Oman over the past few days because it is super conservative/Muslim but we did see quite the Christmas cake setup at Lulu Hypermarket. Definitely many Christians among the Indians working here, for sure.Ryan K Biddulphhttp://bloggingfromparadise.com/ebook/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22245348759655890452018-12-22T19:28:41.477-08:002018-12-22T19:28:41.477-08:00Well we did chuckle when we'd step outside and...Well we did chuckle when we'd step outside and it was 80 degrees!And when you've spent some 60 years in the blustery Pacific Northwest of the US it is difficult to wrap your head around sand dunes and camel racing this time of year!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87251750472361856132018-12-21T09:55:43.444-08:002018-12-21T09:55:43.444-08:00There's something very strange about hearing o...There's something very strange about hearing old Christmas carols in a totally foreign country, especially ones that talk about sleigh bells and snow.🌴 I think it might be hard to find a place anywhere now that caters to tourists where "The Festive Season" isn't mentioned. Wherever you are, hoping that you carry the holiday spirit with you and that your Christmas is merry!Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.com