April 20, 2016 – Muscat, Oman – the pictures from the visit with the Grand Mosque being the highlight. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Arrival in the bay of the port town Muttrah which serves Muscat. Oman
A large sculpture of an incense burner as Frankincense is one of the main items of trade from Oman. Below – our entry card.
The Sultan of Oman’s private Yacht above and below with the gold domed bus stops
Scenes from the port town and below – entrance to the bazaar – Souk
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – Well the gold is actually a yellow resin.
The history and archaeology museum, photos could not be taken inside, so only external pictures are below.
Buildings from around Muscat – Residential 4 floor maximum and commercial, like hotels are permitted 14 floors – all white or light sandy colored.
Entering the Grand Mosque
About to enter the ladies prayer room
The collonate outside the ladies prayer room and all shoes off.
Inside the Ladies prayer room
Now to the Men’s prayer room, but before that a ritual washing of face, hands head and feet.
Now through the colonnades to the men’s prayer room
The central Chandelier weighs 20 tons
The nook for the Quaran and below, our guide where the Imam would stand for prayers
We now go down to the facilities
A few more views before we exit
An amazing experience
The Palace of the ruler
Lunch on the street
As we depart the amazing city
The Sultan’s Palace all lit up
Gone native!!!!
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