So, our trip to beautiful Oman took three days, and it's the second day that was the most event-ful! you can read about the first day here :D as this post is about day number two!
SO! a new day in a wonderful place, the night before was peaceful as i slept with my middle brother - who thankfully doesn't twist and turn in bed - however, we were woken up by our parents at 7:30, for we wanted to have breakfast before exploring the city of Muscat.
And that's when we met at the reception desk, then ate at the hotel's restaurant which was next to the pool, and further ahead the sea.. the view was amazing, and the food just made everything amazing-er!
The restaurant was called Tropicana, and its buffet was filled with delicious food! - it actually has been a bit of a long time for us since we ate at a buffet like that, so you can just imagine how are plates looked like...................... yup, *covers face*
Anyway! enough about breakfast!! because what happened later was also worth telling! *getting excited allover again AAH*
Thankfully, since we didn't know much about the city, the hotel itself provided a shuttle that took us on a small tour around the landmarks of the city, and so first, we went to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which was breathtaking! it was huge and beautiful - despite the fact that i've been to Sheikh Zayed's Grand Mosque here quite a few times, Sultan Qaboos' Mosque was insignificantly different.. Its outside was calm and neat, and the inside was beautifully designed, colourful yet very welcoming.
a fun fact, is that this mosque has the world's second largest hand-woven carpet and chandelier!
ok, back to the story :D we went inside and spent about a couple of hours, waling around, taking pictures and reading Quraan..
Later on, we went to Souq Muttrah, which is an old marketplace filled with goodies.. from clothes, to souvenirs, and traditional food.. it was also very dark, but thankfully not so crowded inside. It also took me back to Al Hamidiyah Souq back in Syria, however, this one was slightly less like home..
after buying a few souvenirs, we decided to have lunch in a near-by restaurant.. Unfortunately, there weren't many places to eat at, well except for two restaurants facing the street.
we weren't so sure about the quality of the food there and all, but well! we decided to take our chances and experience something new :P haha!
However, the food turned out to be not-so-bad! and we kind of were too tired and hungry to complain anyway..
later on, we went to Muttrah Mall where we did some shopping bla bla bla, and FINALLY! we were back at the hotel - we were so tired all we wanted was to lay down on our beds/ bunks and watch TV! but later on the evening, my brothers went back to swimming, and surprise surprise, i went to the beach *O*
there was this small 'cave' nearby which i wanted to 'climb' to since the day before, and i finally was able to do so! it was so sandy and the rocks were a bit sharp, and i instantly regretted not wearing my shoes while climbing, but anyway, my feet weren't as bruised as my younger brother's.. poor kid had a scrap on the back of his foot he couldn't walk very well at first :(
and again, here are some pics of the beeaaach!
and with that the day sadly, ended..
The following days were a bit boring though, some more time at the beach and the hotel, and then coming back to AD..
it was a great experience though! and a great escape of the very busy life we've been crammed into! :D Hopefully we travel some other place soon, for i most definitely wouldn't mind a new adventure!
until the next post! :D stay safe x
and Live, Laugh, Love, and keep smiling ;) x
SO! a new day in a wonderful place, the night before was peaceful as i slept with my middle brother - who thankfully doesn't twist and turn in bed - however, we were woken up by our parents at 7:30, for we wanted to have breakfast before exploring the city of Muscat.
And that's when we met at the reception desk, then ate at the hotel's restaurant which was next to the pool, and further ahead the sea.. the view was amazing, and the food just made everything amazing-er!
The restaurant was called Tropicana, and its buffet was filled with delicious food! - it actually has been a bit of a long time for us since we ate at a buffet like that, so you can just imagine how are plates looked like...................... yup, *covers face*
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| my first plate............ |
Anyway! enough about breakfast!! because what happened later was also worth telling! *getting excited allover again AAH*
Thankfully, since we didn't know much about the city, the hotel itself provided a shuttle that took us on a small tour around the landmarks of the city, and so first, we went to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which was breathtaking! it was huge and beautiful - despite the fact that i've been to Sheikh Zayed's Grand Mosque here quite a few times, Sultan Qaboos' Mosque was insignificantly different.. Its outside was calm and neat, and the inside was beautifully designed, colourful yet very welcoming.
a fun fact, is that this mosque has the world's second largest hand-woven carpet and chandelier!
ok, back to the story :D we went inside and spent about a couple of hours, waling around, taking pictures and reading Quraan..
Later on, we went to Souq Muttrah, which is an old marketplace filled with goodies.. from clothes, to souvenirs, and traditional food.. it was also very dark, but thankfully not so crowded inside. It also took me back to Al Hamidiyah Souq back in Syria, however, this one was slightly less like home..
after buying a few souvenirs, we decided to have lunch in a near-by restaurant.. Unfortunately, there weren't many places to eat at, well except for two restaurants facing the street.
we weren't so sure about the quality of the food there and all, but well! we decided to take our chances and experience something new :P haha!
However, the food turned out to be not-so-bad! and we kind of were too tired and hungry to complain anyway..
later on, we went to Muttrah Mall where we did some shopping bla bla bla, and FINALLY! we were back at the hotel - we were so tired all we wanted was to lay down on our beds/ bunks and watch TV! but later on the evening, my brothers went back to swimming, and surprise surprise, i went to the beach *O*
there was this small 'cave' nearby which i wanted to 'climb' to since the day before, and i finally was able to do so! it was so sandy and the rocks were a bit sharp, and i instantly regretted not wearing my shoes while climbing, but anyway, my feet weren't as bruised as my younger brother's.. poor kid had a scrap on the back of his foot he couldn't walk very well at first :(
and again, here are some pics of the beeaaach!
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| look at me being all artsy and romantic :P |
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| inside the 'cave' *O* :D |
and with that the day sadly, ended..
The following days were a bit boring though, some more time at the beach and the hotel, and then coming back to AD..
it was a great experience though! and a great escape of the very busy life we've been crammed into! :D Hopefully we travel some other place soon, for i most definitely wouldn't mind a new adventure!
until the next post! :D stay safe x
and Live, Laugh, Love, and keep smiling ;) x
