Cliff jumping is fun! As we reach the end of 2012 we wrestle with our New Year’s resolutions. Should we[…]
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Oman – tourists this way please
Pisces pile We spent our last few days in the modest but perfectly comfortable Marina hotel which was funnily enough,[…]
Read moreOman shopping in the souks
Wonderful Wadi Oman shopping – from Sur to the souks We swam in the Wadi fully clothed to preserve our[…]
Read moreThe Little Travelodge Christmas Tree – a Christmas tale
Escape from the Travelodge. Once upon a time there was a small silver Christmas Tree. He was a modest glittery[…]
Read moreTynemouth Christmas Market
Reduced Reindeers Glorious glazing Tynemouth market is always fun. Held every Saturday and Sunday at the old Victorian Railway station[…]
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Wadi Bin Khalid – Oman
A Wadi is a dry river bed or valley which fills up in the rainy season and sometimes can flood. They are usually found in remote desert locations.
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Oman – desert camp
Al Areesh Desert camp is among the Wahibah Sands, one of the oldest deserts in the world. It is quite difficult to find as the signage in Oman is terrible.
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Oman from Muscat
Muscat. We actually stayed at a charming Arabic house called L’Espace which was lovely apart from its proximity to the desalination plant and the mosque.
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Oman Days – Arabian Nights
Oman is a great winter sun destination. It is a super friendly middle eastern country with lots to see and do. And it has the Indian Ocean!
Read moreDurham Cathedral Carol Service – snow stopped singing!
In the deep mid winter I was all geared up for the NHS Christmas Carol Service at Durham Cathedral last[…]
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