Oman’s Mina Sultan Qaboos

Port Sultan Qaboos will be redeveloped according to Oman’s Ministry of Transport

Tour of Oman

Tour of Oman in Muttrah

On its last day the Tour of Oman Cycle Race rode from the Shangri-la into Muttrah

Tour of Oman on the Corniche Muttrah

Rain in Oman’s Mountains

We spent a wonderful day up in the cool of Oman’s northern mountains. For much of the time we were under cloud cover which, as the day wore on, increased .

Shafts of Sunlight in Omans Mountains

Its unusual to have extensive cloud cover here, but on the drive home we drove through about 150kms of intermittent rain – arriving in Muscat to find that the rain probably arrived in Muscat first, before covering the mountain peaks inland.

Rain soaked steets in Muttrah an unusual sight

A stormy few days are forecast as all schools in Muscat are advised to close on Sunday by the Education Ministry

Gulf Cup win for Oman in Style 6-5

Phew – what a gripping Gulf Cup match – Oman had a good first half but weren’t able to finish their goal attempts; through to the second half and still no score, nail biting indeed. On to extra time, first 15mins, nothing, second 15 still nothing – and on to penalties. 5 goals each, and then – the Saudi missed and Oman’s Mohammed Al-Noobi got into the net – a win ; and in MHO a well deserved win. Just after the match – its a holiday on Sunday was announced.

We are the Champions

 

 

On to the Corniche and a memorable sight of so many delirious people, so happy that after over 30 years and being in 3 finals Oman has the Gulf Cup.

Poor team though – they have another International on Monday; we passed their bus going back to Al Bustan at 01.30am – a long day and I bet a sleepless night.