Today was another hot sunny day and we headed off on another private tour this time for 20 less one due to sickness.... the dreaded cough and chest infection that I have been trying to fight off too!
Our guide for the day was Ahmed and he was excellent. Firstly we headed off to the west which is very dry and barren to see the famous frankincense trees, Job's tomb and the blow holes.
We then headed for a long awaited and much anticipated lunch via the home of Jebalis and their camel and cattle herds and a natural spring of Ain Razat at the foot of the Qara Mountains.
Lunch was at Hassan Bin Thabit Restaurant back in Salalah... a mix of Indian and Chinese which certainly filled the spot. After lunch we had some spare time at the Souk which was mainly closed as it was their holy day but still managed to buy some frankincense and Peter some headwear. A quick visit to the Palace and gardens before heading back to the ship after another enjoyable, hot tiring day.
Next stop Mumbai after two well earned days at sea!
The barren countryside to the west.
Limestone hills
Frankincense tree
The beach where the blow holes are.
The blow hole
Lush countryside to the east.
Job's tomb
Kneeling mats outside Job's tomb
A natural spring of Ain Razat at the foot of the Qara mountains
A cave near the spring and a caveman
Mosque at Salalah
Our lunch stop
The Souk
Long lost brothers
The Al Husan Palace
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