( Psst.... !! This is an entry for the Indiblogger contest: Beauty has an Address... Please vote for me by going to this link: http://www.indiblogger.in/indipost.php?post=364596 and click "read post". Even if a handful of you lovely 115 followers do this, I could win a trip to Oman and share my actual, completely non-fiction experience with you!! )
What do you do in a country that boasts of a coastline of
1600 km? You take morning walks on the seashore, relax in the calm waters in
the afternoon, engage in adventure sports in the evening and lounge around in
the rocking restaurants at night! For a beach lover like me, this spells
absolute bliss.
But the magical country of Oman has so much more to offer
than just a beach experience.
Be it the majestic mountains that are a photographer’s
delight or picturesque forests with wildlife galore. There are imposing forts
with awe-inspiring history and there are friendly people in colorful markets.
Bask in “Arabia’s jewel”, the royal capital city of Muscat with tall, golden
minarets and peaceful lawns and flowers. The old capital Nizwa also has its
quaint historical monuments and handicrafts that appeal to all culture loving tourists.
Step into the magical world of Bahla and listen to the mysterious myths and
legends. Or feast on the sight of the Wahiba sand that dissolves into the
Arabian Sea. Finally, get away from it all at the idyllic Masirah island. And
these are just a few of the many things to do in Oman… Beauty does have a
marvelous address!
No wonder then that the tourism industry is flourishing in
Oman. Being a travel enthusiast, it would be a dream come true for me to win an
all-expense paid trip to this exotic destination. Amen to that!
So, if I were to indeed be the lucky one chosen for a
holiday in Oman, here’s how my vacation would look like…
I would start my sojourn at Sohar, popularly known as the birthplace
of Sinbad the Sailor and not just because the Arabian Nights is one of my
all-time favorite books! This place was an ancient capital of Oman and is now a
bustling port and marketplace (locally called “souk”). I would then head to the
vacation capital of Salalah and spend some lazy time on the beach and explore
the archaeological sites. Camel racing will be on my agenda as well. The
traditional hospitality typical of Oman would welcome me and make me feel at
home instantly, and I would continue my journey to Sur to taste the culture and
traditions Omani style.
How can I not visit the capital city of Muscat? Of course, I
would not be able to enter the beautiful mosques for religious reasons, but the
museums, parks and glorious forts in Muscat would more than make up for it. I
would like to watch the dolphins and go snorkeling while in Oman, and also
enjoy a lovely barbecue on the beach at Marina Bandar Al Rawdah.
I would also be glad to participate in some of the famous
Oman festivals if the timing is right, such as the Muscat Festival, Salalah
festival, Sindbad Classic or Offshore Sailing Race.
All in all, it would an escapade of my dreams.
As-salám aláykum, Oman. When do we meet?!!
Cheerio!
Princess
2 comments:
Love the way u wrote it like the features in newspapers. Superb. For one instant, I thought you are there and painted a lively picture of Oman:)
Thanks as always Vishal for boosting my drive and appreciating my effort.
Amen to the "thought you are there" statement; aching to travel to locations exotic and distant!
Trust life's treating you well...
Cheerio!
Princess
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