My cousin and I woke up bright and early to go the Souk, which in both Arabic and Amharic means market. As we drove down the highway I got a picture of the Sultan Qaboo's Grand Mosque, a mosque that can hold up to 20,000 worshipers at one time. Hopefully, I can find time to go and see the inside as well as the courtyard.
I had a video but it doesn't seem to be uploading so I won't be able to give you a taste of what I saw as we drove up the coast of the Gulf of Oman. There were two cruise liners that had pulled in and docked and all the people on these ships and other tourist filled the Souk so it was crowded.
As you walk into the Souk the first thing you will hear is "welcome ma'am, cashmere scarf?" For the most part everyone sold the same items; scarfs, incense, trinkets, shirts and purses. The people who work in the market are class A hustlers, they will go back and forth with you until you buy.
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This the boat of the Sultan of Oman…best shot I could get
Welcome to Muttrah Souk
Items dangling in stores
These store's go on for days....all the same stuff
Sipping on a Lemon mint....a refreshing drink to have after you've been attacked by the sun's heat
"Hey, look at me I'm chillen in the Gulf"
3 comments:
It looks like you're having a blast. Go ahead and buy that big metal hat, I think it suits you. lol. Good job of blogging-- keep it up! P.S. I still miss you.
It looks like you are having fun!!
You have Lucy in the pics but where is Mekdes? Are you picking up any Arabic? That would be cool. I like this blog, it makes me feel like I'm experiencing the visit....more pics!! more pics!! Looks like they have nice beaches, is it swimmable?
By the way, we are aunties now!!! Yessi was born Sunday afternoon 8lbs!!! she is soooo cute.
I am having fun :) It's all so new and exciting! I didn't get the metal hat cuz the "class A" hustlers wouldn't bargain down to my level.
Lucy loves the camera that's why she's everywhere, but I'll get Mekedes next time. You don't need to speak Arabic here, English is very common everywhere you go. Although, I learned a few words...shukran (thank you) kay fahalek (how are you) hum dullah (the response..i think it means blessed idk) ya-llah (lets go)
There are A LOT of tourist who come for the beaches so I'm assuming the beaches are good and yes they are swimmable.
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