I had a terrific time in Oman. Here are a few pictures from Muscat, the capital.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Workers refinishing the courtyard
Pacing and reading the Koran
The back entrance
A ceremonial guard
View from the corner minaret
View through the minaret window
The inside of the Grand Mosque
Ablution (ceremonial washing) chamber
Muscat, ocean in the distance
The Grand Mosque library
Studying in the library
Mosque, minaret near Muscat’s Mutrah Souk
Shopping at the souk
The whole family shopping
Young ladies
Younger ladies
Playing dominoes
Intense discussion
Husband & wife? Brother and sister?
Cover up quick and glare
Succulent Turkish meal overlooking the harbor
6 Responses
May 21st, 2008 at 5:15 am
I’m incredibly jealous. Be nice to Lilly for me.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:54 pm
hans, what a treat to see all of those wonderful photos. absolutely amazing! wow, you are having quite the adventure. i’m soooo excited for you… makes me wish that i could splash into the muslim world again…
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Your photography is amazing, Hans!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:17 am
ok so as i look at your later posts, i am REALLY jealous. again, you created some amazing images. Its a great glimpse into that part of the earth!
May 27th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Man! Quite some photography, I must say! Love it, man! Blessings as you continue!
August 22nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
love muscat to bits it has developed soooooooooo so much still miss it… its my home town i wer born ther. thnx for the fotoz.
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