Personal Photos

Personal Photos http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html At the end of May 2008, I had to work with a customer in Muscat, Oman. Since I was there for about 10 days, I got to do a fair bit of wandering. Mosque in Muscat. First shot from my new camera since my old one got stolen out of my luggage in Budapest. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#0 a0e985bf-7fa9-4757-8232-cf94207b8123 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0003/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0003/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I went diving one day off the coast about 30km from Muscat. It was about 105 degrees Fahrenheit that day. </p></div></div> On the way to the dive site we drove the boat through that archway. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#2 93e97a1c-58c6-459c-b24e-b0c1453b12a4 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290073/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290073/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">On the way to the dive site we drove the boat through that archway.</p></div></div> The Oman coastline is beautiful and quite varied. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#3 121f5692-bc89-46c7-82f2-78334a73e051 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0030/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0030/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Oman coastline is beautiful and quite varied.</p></div></div> It’s a stark contrast to all the other places in the middle east I’ve been to, which are almost all just flat desert terrains. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#4 e2b53b44-57b8-43cb-8d2c-b098b7cfef41 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0031/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0031/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It’s a stark contrast to all the other places in the middle east I’ve been to, which are almost all  just flat desert terrains.</p></div></div> Kayakers going out snorkeling. The water is warm until you get to about 30’ deep, then it becomes freezing in an instant. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#5 88a03c24-1461-4797-b2c4-2c627817cb84 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0033/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0033/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A hut on the beach where we ate lunch after the 2 dives that morning. </p></div></div> From my Olympus waterproof digital camera. Waterproof to 10m. Not bad for a great camera above or below the water. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#7 85abc41f-1709-441b-ab66-a7020531ed11 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290053/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290053/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">From my Olympus waterproof digital camera. Waterproof to 10m. Not bad for a great camera above or below the water. </p></div></div> Coral reefs in abundance. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#8 f89b6cda-46a2-41ff-beb1-63c6b2eed542 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290054/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290054/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Numerous massive schools were constantly swimming through the fertile waters.</p></div></div> Scorpion Fish http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#12 f24a5ae4-00b8-4e02-8238-08a88897f6f3 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290065/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290065/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">For such lack of life above ground, the seas were filled with tropical fish.</p></div></div> Moray eel, coming to say hello. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#15 996c7246-a47c-4d66-a152-72b1d4643a05 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290056/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/P5290056/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">And goodbye.</p></div></div> I wandered all over Muscat for about 6 hours in search of a new digital SLR camera. I’m glad I found one. Portuguese fort. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#17 2bf850f0-58f4-4f18-bc0e-f5a9f530de59 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0037/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0037/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I wandered all over Muscat for about 6 hours in search of a new digital SLR camera. I’m glad I found one. Portuguese fort.</p></div></div> These forts were built in the 1700s by the Portuguese to protect Muscat from the sea. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#18 2a87672b-f074-49c5-ba66-3edeacb97669 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0040/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0040/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">These forts were built in the 1700s by the Portuguese to protect Muscat from the sea. </p></div></div> I ended up getting my camera from a Radio Shack. It was the biggest electronics store in all of Muscat. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#19 650cb9e1-5d72-4645-a0bd-10472ac451db http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0041/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0041/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I ended up getting my camera from a Radio Shack. It was the biggest electronics store in all of Muscat.</p></div></div> The Sultan’s Palace. Front view. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#20 cfd1d16c-199d-4f07-bde4-49a619298843 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0044/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0044/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Housing attached to the Sultan’s Palace, on the best waterfront location in Muscat.</p></div></div> A rear view of the Sultan’s Palace. Quite strong colors compared to anything else in Oman. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#22 e1a67864-20b4-4d89-a726-29a2efbd0292 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0039/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0039/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A rear view of the Sultan’s Palace. Quite strong colors compared to anything else in Oman. </p></div></div> The Sultan’s seal, posted on the entrance gates to his palace. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#23 1a4dcfaf-fcc6-46fd-9496-c95dc3480ad6 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0045/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0045/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The largest incense burner in the world, constantly burning.</p></div></div> Sculpture or fountains seem to be a mandatory requirement at roundabouts in the entire country. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#29 ad9ebfa5-d9c1-4e6b-b254-125889310e23 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0053/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0053/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Sculpture or fountains seem to be a mandatory requirement at roundabouts in the entire country. </p></div></div> Towards Quriyat, wild Omani mountain goats. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#30 867525f0-f0ea-4598-b982-f43cf5d93699 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0055/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0055/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I drove about 2 hours toward Quriyat, off the beaten path. There was no such thing as typical landscape.</p></div></div> A few from the mountains protecting Quriyat. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#32 ed47e03e-8507-4b9a-96ee-1b3907e81af9 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0063/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0063/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A beautiful oasis in the tiny town of Al Misfah. Not a drop of water for miles in any direction. </p></div></div> Al Misfah was about 20 buildings on one road best described as an alleyway. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#35 740202c0-1c94-4a34-8d0f-6ba4bd9f5a67 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0074/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0074/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Al Misfah was about 20 buildings on one road best described as an alleyway.</p></div></div> Al Misfah kids waving to me and running after my car. They obviously don’t get visitors often. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#36 14d00b83-690c-4c06-9deb-de8917591b5e http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0075/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0075/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I drove back on the “alternate” road through Nizwa to Dubai. A typical oasis. These were scattered around the countryside</p></div></div> Nizwa Fort. A large town in the center of Oman, built as the crossroads of the country. Important military asset. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#48 1a4ec913-fff9-40de-abe7-0aa52445e6bb http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0162/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0162/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Walking Thru Al Hoota Cave. It was a complete tourist trap. They’ve learned that skill from westerners...</p></div></div> Al Hoota Cave Entrance. A non-functioning monorail takes you to the cave entrance. It was only a 10 minute walk anyways. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#52 85007bd5-9801-42f6-8540-e7f26311e2c7 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0178/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0178/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Another desert oasis. The drive took about 12 hours, partially because of an event seen in later photos.</p></div></div> Nizwa Fort Entrance. Built in the 1650’s by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#55 27632e39-8aae-4f66-ba99-c10b48543805 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0189/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0189/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nizwa Fort Entrance. Built in the 1650’s by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi. </p></div></div> The fort was the administrative seat of authority for the presiding Imams and Walis in times of peace and conflict. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#56 63305f7f-91ac-4eeb-98a3-94a62fb93b97 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0192/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0192/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The fort was the administrative seat of authority for the presiding Imams and Walis in times of peace and conflict.</p></div></div> Mosque Beside Nizwa Fort. The fort is at a central point to all of Oman. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#57 0cb7d6f1-18e5-416d-82f1-e873b28b47cd http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0193/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0193/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mosque Beside Nizwa Fort. The fort is at a central point to all of Oman.</p></div></div> Pitfalls and trap doors protected the single door entrance to the fort. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#58 55c9c4f9-5f8e-4327-8610-aa4f2a879ba2 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0194/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0194/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Pitfalls and trap doors protected the single door entrance to the fort. </p></div></div> Notice the pitfall in the floor, in front of what would be a heavy closed door. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#59 74e3400d-ee21-48d8-9ea5-cc93da810797 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0195/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0195/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Notice the pitfall in the floor, in front of what would be a heavy closed door.</p></div></div> Ruins of Old Nizwa, just beside the fort. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#60 ca0506a0-b512-4e2f-9394-5e51e28e3895 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0204/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0204/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ruins of Old Nizwa, just beside the fort. </p></div></div> The Nizwa souk and outdoor markets were all closed for the few hours I was there. 1pm to 4pm everything shut. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#61 d8c8eea1-4a1d-4cd2-83e4-29165b56d589 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0209/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0209/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Nizwa souk and outdoor markets were all closed for the few hours I was there. 1pm to 4pm everything shut.</p></div></div> Back Alleys of Nizwa. I got lost on my way out of town and scraped the car mirror trying to get through here. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#62 8414d3f6-f344-455c-81b4-22da1673789f http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0212/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0212/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Back Alleys of Nizwa. I got lost on my way out of town and scraped the car mirror trying to get through here.</p></div></div> Right before hitting the mountains near the border of UAE, I got caught in a massive thunderstorm. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#63 472eee29-815e-484d-8689-41b2564a82d8 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0216/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0216/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Right before hitting the mountains near the border of UAE, I got caught in a massive thunderstorm.</p></div></div> Winds blew, and a wicked wet sandstorm lasted for an hour. My car used to be white, it was now covered in red mud. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#64 61be750b-cd11-48f0-822e-73b605dc188b http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0219/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0219/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Winds blew, and a wicked wet sandstorm lasted for an hour. My car used to be white, it was now covered in red mud.</p></div></div> Visibility reduced at times to 1 meter. I feared getting rear-ended on the road and had to pull over quickly. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#65 dde19178-cd5c-4472-ad4f-8845875c0a16 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0221/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0221/micro.jpg

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Visibility reduced at times to 1 meter. I feared getting rear-ended on the road and had to pull over quickly.</p></div></div> Shelter at the Shell. It would be clear one minute, then I couldn’t see the ground outside the car window. http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008.html#66 acc89e0c-cc46-4a02-99b2-f14cd4925a16 http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0224/thumb.jpg http://www.petecrocker.com/www/Personal_Photos/Pages/Oman_June_2008_files/Media/IMG_0224/micro.jpg

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