Most Inspirational Moment
The harbour Dhow cruise and the Dolphin Pod we saw. The Cattle market and the witnessing of Omani traditional life. Nizwa forts and Mountains. Walking in the Wadis
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ahmed was helpful and his bus talks and guiding expanded our knowledge. It was Ramadan and managing that and tourist guiding must have been challenging. The driver was exceptional of the tour bus and the 4 Wd drivers also filled one with confidence despite the challenging terrain.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Add on a trip to Salalah for 3 days to visit the Frankincense trail. Add an extra day in Muscat for additional museums
Suggestions
Don't bother with the women's collective unless you have a English speaking female guide. Having a male guide translate could be intimidatory . This experience taught us little and felt like a sustainability/woke tick box rather than a true engagement. Like wise the meeting a Bedouin family, it was one man and again little learnt. Mainly a chance to buy items and a gesture rather than a true engagement with locals. More time in the wadi's for walking would have been welcomed. Another day in Nizwa to see more Castle's interiors. A chance to see Dhow building in Sur or at least a hotel nearby so it would be possible to do independently.