Hike along the rock face of Oman’s Grand Canyon. Our last excursion took us to Wadi An Nakhur, the Grand Canyon of Oman. Just getting up there is spectacular and there are also some sights along the way, but we unfortunately had little time left. Once up there, you have the choice of a nine-kilometre … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Wadi An Nakhur
Two walks on the high plateau around Sayq, Jabal Al Akhdar. Jabal Al Akhdar refers to a mountain range in Oman that reaches about 3000 meters at its highest point. In a narrower sense, however, the name stands for a mountain range located northeast of Nizwa. Here, around the village of Saiq, there is a … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Jabal Al Akhdar
Only a couple of weeks after my trip to Vancouver another business trip brought me to Brazil and I had the opportunity to stay in Rio for the weekend. Here are a couple of photos. back
Giant turtles laying eggs. Snorkeling with turtles and other animals. Short visit to Sur. In the desert we had told Caroline and JP that we wanted to go to the Turtle Reserve of Ras Al Jinz next. The two of them spontaneously joined us and so we drove north together. If one wants to visit … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Ras Al Jinz, Ras Al Hadd, Sur
Iguazu: Probably the biggest and most impressive water falls of the world in the border triangle between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. February 8th, 2003 Dear Friends, Did I tell you that it was a fantastic idea to come here? Guys, start saving money, quit your jobs or take a loooooong holiday and travel to South … Continue reading Travelogue Argentina Brazil 2003 – Iguazu
Abandoned fishing villages. Endless beach but not the hoped for biodiversity. Adventure while driving over Sabkha. Endless white dunes. With this we approached the southernmost point of our journey. The bay Barr Al Hikman was described in the travel guide as a true paradise of species above water (birds) and under water (fish, corals). Unfortunately … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Barr Al Hikman and Al Khaluf (Sugar Dunes)
Ferry rides. Ships at low tide on dry land. Nature observations in shallow water. Snorkeling among beautiful corals. Very tasty fish. The rest of the day was reserved for the drive to Masirah Island, about 250 km by road to Shanna and then on by ferry. The ride up to Shanna was less than spectacular. … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Masirah Island
Finally, appropriate headgear. A small museum. Deep into the sand desert. Fun on dunes, on foot, gliding and in a jeep. The morning started with a delicious breakfast and with Talal giving me a proper headgear. Maybe some of you remember that I bought one of those red and white Arab head scarves, a kufiya, … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Al Kamil and Wahiba Sands
Visiting a natural outdoor pool, crawling into a cave, foot care by many small fish. Fantastic hike through the Wadi Bani Khalid, partly swimming through incredibly beautiful rocky landscapes. Great Arab hospitality as a result of totally bad planning. Our next stop was Wadi Bani Khalid. A wadi is a valley or river course that … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Wadi Bani Khalid
Then we finally start. We pick up our car and load it with groceries, a tent and everything else that might be needed. At noon we set off inland. Our destination for the short day’s trip should be near the Al Mudhaireb oasis. It’s getting dark and it’s time to look for a place to … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Oasis Al Mudhaireb