Letters from the Oman Trail – Al Ayn tombs
A 2600 – 2000 BC necropolis site greatly preserved standing on top of a hill overlooking the village of Al Ayn in Oman.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Ancestral ways
Passing through villages, you get a sense of the ancestral ways of life. One like those you'll find in many other parts of the world.
Letters from the Oman Trail – On the road
I try to avoid the black snake as much as I can, but some roads are worth the ride. Endless journey of emotions on the black snake.
Letters from the Oman Trail – The Falaj
The Falaj, or how men in Arabia conquered the arid landscape, bringing water to their villages and plantations.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Fear
I have never regretted going forward, even when it got dauntingly scary. I only regret the few times I turned around.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Rough trail
First real rough trail since entering the Sultanat of Oman. Steep, rocky, narrow track with no potential escape... Time to buckle up !
Letters from the Oman Trail – Rain
Rain is a source of great excitement for the local people here. For kids it means playing in the puddles, for adults it means hope.
Letters from the Oman Trail – By the Oman border
Camping by the Oman border, still far enough to be left alone by military patrols, looking for a quiet night under the stars.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Wadi Ham & the Bithnah Fort
The Bithnah fort guarding wadi Ham on the way to Fujairah. One of the few freshly renovated vestige of glorious tribal past win the Emirates.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Masafi
A former strategic trading post, Masafi is known for its mineral water and the Friday market, making it a perfect refuelling stop.