Friday, November 19, 2010
National Day
I'm sure I've told you about the National Day celebrations? Yesterday Sultan Qaboos has looked after Oman for 40 years. Lights, flags and pictures of the Sultan are everywhere and we are in the middle of a big celebration! I even think our Queen is coming over next week! We have been working really hard organising the Art Exhibition. The children all produced some beautiful work and I have helped put the show together. It opened last Wednesday evening and I felt really proud to have played my part!!
All the students arrived in National dress and what an array of colour?! The girls looked really stunning wearing bejewelled, dazzling garments and the boys (as young as 5) wore khanjar daggers on their belts!! I dressed up too!!!
All the students arrived in National dress and what an array of colour?! The girls looked really stunning wearing bejewelled, dazzling garments and the boys (as young as 5) wore khanjar daggers on their belts!! I dressed up too!!!
The Winter months!
It's November 19th and I've been relaxing by the pool. 35 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. We are officially enjoying the Winter months! The mornings and evenings are absolutely gorgeous when the temperature drops to low twenties!
I can hardly believe I've been living in Oman, now, for three months, as the time seems to be flying by. And apart from watching Arsenal play football (coutesy of Abu Dhabi TV) I have not watched TV or listened to the radio.... So out of touch, but it feels great!!
I'm slowly building friendships out here....
I can hardly believe I've been living in Oman, now, for three months, as the time seems to be flying by. And apart from watching Arsenal play football (coutesy of Abu Dhabi TV) I have not watched TV or listened to the radio.... So out of touch, but it feels great!!
I'm slowly building friendships out here....
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Getting lost!
There is one main road that runs parallel to the coast line and everyone says you can't get lost in Oman... Well, I can and I do!!! What they don't tell you is that all the little roads off the beaten track look the same! There are no signs, no landmarks, nothing! You can find yourself driving for miles just to get back on to the main road!! Coupled with the fact I'm driving on the wrong side of the road, and the fact that Omani drivers beep you all the time, makes matters ten times worse!! On three occasions I've had to be escorted home!!!
But a car is essential! We are a good 10 minute drive from anywhere, the sun is hot and there doesn't appear to be any public transport!
The good news is cars are really cheap to run and less expensive to purchase compared to UK prices. Most people drive a big 4 x 4 for off road adventures. I've decided, though, it's best for me to hire a driver (or friend) when I venture off road, as it's hard enough for me to focus on the road!!! Focus being the operative word.... I've bought a Ford Focus (from a salesman called Henry!) Quite funny, me being a Ford and all that!
But a car is essential! We are a good 10 minute drive from anywhere, the sun is hot and there doesn't appear to be any public transport!
The good news is cars are really cheap to run and less expensive to purchase compared to UK prices. Most people drive a big 4 x 4 for off road adventures. I've decided, though, it's best for me to hire a driver (or friend) when I venture off road, as it's hard enough for me to focus on the road!!! Focus being the operative word.... I've bought a Ford Focus (from a salesman called Henry!) Quite funny, me being a Ford and all that!
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