What a very pleasant surprise this has been. After the superficial atmosphere of the hyperbuilding of Dubai and Doha, Muscat is a refreshing breath of a more genuine Arabia. There are no buildings over about 6 stories. Most are in a traditional Islamic decorative style with very intricate screening.
It's still very dry but very mountainous, so more rain off of the Indian Ocean/Gulf of Oman, so no where near the dust of Doha. A rainbow of petunias and grassy medians lining the roads. Very nice. The infrastructure regarding roads is much better developed than Dubai and Doha.
The people are also wonderful. Very friendly. If they see you on the street looking confused they'll stop to ask if you need help. Very low crime and probably the safest of the Arab countries.
The mountains run straight into the ocean, so all sorts of hidden coves. Look out towers and fortresses hanging off of cliffs all over the place.
TWG
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Via Blackberry
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