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Oman : home since 1986

World Heritage Day Oman

Posted on April 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Did you know that 18 April is World Heritage Day? Oman’s first World Heritage Site was Bahla the citadel town whose fortification sits on a small hill. Continue reading →

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Oman’s Royal Opera House

Posted on April 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

After the night with Anouar Brahem & Randy Weston we went in for more eastern ‘fusion’ with an evening of music at the Royal Opera in Muscat by Omar Faruk Tekbilek.

Omar Faruk Tekbilek

Omar Faruk Tekbilek

His music ranges from Continue reading →

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Dust Storm for Oman

Posted on March 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Dust Storms in Oman occasionally come from the north, either Iran or Pakistan.

Here is the frontal edge of the current storm as it crosses the Sea of Oman Continue reading →

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Astana Philharmonic Orchestra in Oman

Posted on March 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

It was good to watch the Astana Philharmonic Orchestra who gave an evening concert at Al Bustan.

Indira Gabdelova-Kaziyeva

Indira Gabdelova-Kaziyeva

The night was a mix of short musical pieces, longer concerto/suite and dance.

All seemed especially Continue reading →

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Tour of Oman 2012 final day Sunday

Posted on February 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

We made it onto the Corniche in Muttrah to watch Marcel Kittel win the final stage of the Tour of Oman 2012.

Tour of Oman Muttrah Corniche 2012

Tour of Oman Muttrah Corniche 2012

Despite winning two stages it wasn’t him but was Peter Velits who won overall victory.

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Tour of Oman 2012 day 4

Posted on February 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn lead on day 4 of the Tour of Oman cycle race.

TOUR OF OMAN Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn

TOUR OF OMAN Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn

They were more than 3 minutes ahead Continue reading →

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