Our Turtle has stopped Transmitting in Oman

I enjoy watching turtles on the Beaches of Oman so much that, last year, decided to ‘adopt’ one. The Turtle chosen ‘Havda’ was tracked as she swam up up to the Straights of Hormuz. Unfortunately the transmitter has stopped its signal – so we will miss her future travels

Ras al Khaimah will hold 33rd America’s Cup

The neighbouring Emirate to Oman, Ras al Khaimah, will hold the 33rd America’s Cup as landlocked Switzerland has nominated the Emirate for 2010 . Congratulations Ras al Khaimah.

Sitting next to Musandam the event might well come into Omani spectacular waters

With 11 wins in 20 starts by Masirah, Oman’s racing boat, Oman really should try and put an AC33 yacht and team in for the America’s Cup 2010

New Ferry Terminal in Khasab Oman

The 'Shinas' in Mina Sultan Qaboos

Oman’s Transport & Communications Ministry has confirmed that it will build two ferry terminals in Khasab and Shinas . These will take the Ferries, enabling cars to be taken on board. Certainly Musandam is not the easiest of places to drive to – it involves 4 border posts each way and a dreadful drive through Ras al Khaimah . 

I presume Mina Sultan Qaboos’s quays are good to unload and offload vehicles.