Last weekend, for Thanksgiving, my friend and I went to Oman! Just a 4 hour drive (and 52 minute flight) from Dubai, Oman is a more real picture of the Arabic world. The Omani people (unlike the Emirati people) are not the minority in their own country. This means that they are much more influencial in daily life.
The ONLY ruler ever to hold power in Oman is His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. He rose to power in 1970 as the very first ruler of the newly formed country. He encourages modernization, while still preserving Omani roots and giving incentives to Omanis who live and work in their home country. He is credited with increasing the literacy rate and establishing the Royal Army, Navy, and Air Force in Oman. He is pictured below.
While staying in Oman, we went to the souks (markets), visited the Sultan Qaboos's palace, and went kayaking. We stayed at the Oman Dive Center, which featured beautiful barasti palm huts right on the beach! The mountains in Oman are breathtaking, and create some amazing views. Here are some pictures!
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