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Coat of arms at the front gate
Intricate work on the front gate
Incredible tall columns on the side buildings
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Same hydrofoil we came in the day before at arrival location
Muscat traffic with feltive holiday decorations for a local holiday
Brimmah Sinkhole or Hiwiyat Najim, Dabad Sinkhole. A giant depression where sea water has merged with fresh water. Two flights of steps take you down to a dazzling pool of blue and green water.
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Masoud explaining the area Wadi Shab and Wadi Tiwi
Wadi - lush areas with streams and fauna.
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Painted on the bridge support is the Sultan of Oman
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Natural gas fields in Oman
Major Gas fields of Oman
Visiting a boat yard where Dhows are made today
Port of Sur - Sur was an important port in ancient times, especially when trading with East Africa. Merchants made fortunes from the trade in slaves and cloves and used the profits to build elaborate houses.
Working on a Dhow
Pool at Sur Plaza Hotel in Sur.. These are kids are local that were permitted to come and use the pool.

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