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Oman

Nizwa

Cattle Market

woman in traditional dress small gathering large group of mostly men group of men and boys

Grand Canyon of Oman

view from above of deep canyons canyons and rugged terrain

Mountain soccer field

soccer field surrounded by mountains

At The Womens Economic Assistance Center

visiting with three women at the center

Wahiba desert Oman

1000 Nights Camp –
Bedouin Travel Stop
in the middle of the desert

desert campsites
Overview
(outdoor toilets in the background)
scene at desert stop
Souvenirs and Refreshments
canned drinks at vendor stand
Petrol Station
sign indicating available oil

Turtle Reserve Oasis Cemetery

expansive grounds with palm trees and buildings

No markers or visitation

view of the reserve

Green Turtle laying eggs

closeup of turtle and egg closeup of eggs in a sandy pit under a trutle

Also see: Ras al-Jinz, nesting site for green turtles

Frankincense tree and blood

frankincense trees frankincense tree closeup

You scrape the bark of the tree and it bleeds frankincense.

frankincense tree bark frankincense tree bark closeup

Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter Desert)

ridge along the top of sand dunes sand dune mounds sand dunes with long shadows

Desert camp

vehicles and camp at foot of sand dune

Arabic & English: co-equal languages

building with a dozen multi-lingual business signs multi-lingual sign at laundry service