The Marina at Al Jissah, Muscat, Oman
Here’s a quick update while waiting for baby to arrive. …These few days have been a real suspense. Anu’s pregnancy is past Week 40 now, and there’re still no signs of labour. This kid is definitely taking his time unlike his brother, who was 2 weeks early, and gave us an advance warning a month before he was due (leaking of amniotic fluid).
Did I not mention that Muscat has some pretty interesting beaches also? But don’t expect coconut palms and budget hut-type chalets. There’s not a tree in sight, and the only hotels here are spanking 5 star hotels, which I guarantee will put a dent in your wallet. They do have trees actually, the ones that they plant artificially and water through a network of sprinklers and irrigation pipes, at the hotels.
Ooops, I forgot about the beach at Seeb (west of Muscat). Seeb actually has some cheaper hotels, but don’t hope for chalet huts. Or trees.
Here’re some pictures of Qantab / Al-Jissah on the eastern part of Muscat. (Nah, didn’t take any pics at Seeb, just did a drive by thing to see whether there’s anything interesting. Didn’t help when both son and mommy wanted to head back to the hotel for a rest).
Journey to a sea arch at Al Jissah – boats are available from Qantab Beach, but be prepared to haggle your heads off. Notice how the area here looks like a flooded quarry, …but a beautiful quarry at that.
Papa and son returning from the sea arch, Al Jissah, Muscat
Mommy and son at Al Jissah
Road to Al Jissah
Qantab Village, surrounded by barren mountains
Qantab Beach
What’s a ship doing in a roundabout? Al Bustan, Muscat, Oman
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