MERRY CHRISTMAS - SALALAH, OMAN

26 December 2011, Monday

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Oh. Its Christmas Again. One year had past so quickly.. Just changed my flight to Macau to the 29th December and will be back to Singapore on the 19th January and just in time for Chinese New Year. Flying back Macau on the 31st January again to attend my dearest cousin's wedding. Planning for a trip to Bangkok, Thailand on February next year, hope is happening.. 

Christmas Eve - Went to Caroline's house for Christmas Buffet and Gift exchanging party, but sorry left early and didn't manage to exchange present but to give present away instead. hahaha. Then met Zi Jie in town and we heading for Zouk with Jeremy and his friends. Good night for us, at least I enjoy it when we were in the dance floor at the very last part of the night. After Zouk, I met Wending, Jun Rong and Joel for supper at Balestier Ba Kut Teh. Then Home sweet home..

Christmas Day - Dinner with Ivan, Jun Rong and Karen at Marina Square. After that headed down to Boat Quay, Harris to meet some of Karen's friends then we end up in Nana for the rest of the night. Supper at China Town..

SALALAH, OMAN

Salalah is the only place in the Gulf that gets monsoon showers. The ideal time to visit the place is between the months of July to September. The picturesque landscape can be the best place to visit during vacation. There are a number of tourist attractions in Salalah in Oman. Frankincense Trail in Salalah, Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb in Salalah, Salalah beaches, Salalah Parks and Gardens and Salalah Museums are some of the major sightseeing in Salalah in Oman. The city has become important for archaeological and historical studies. Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb in Salalah is one of the popular places to visit. 

Let's start with  Frankincense  Tree.. Kind of a weird fragrance for me. I don't like it! hahahaaha. 

You will be surprised to know that each year from Southern region of Arabia about 1,400 kilogram’s of frankincense were transported by ship to Mediterranean. The Frankincense trade has enhanced the popularity of Salalah. Trees of Wadi Dawkah, the ports of Khor Rori and Al-Balid give a broad view of the frankincense trade. If you want to buy the best frankincense then you can visit the Al Hafah Souk in Salalah. Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park is situated in the half way between Thumrayt which is the last desert oasis before arriving at the Dhofar Mountain and Salalah city.

  

 Ants Hive as as tall as me..

 

Beaches and Cliffs.. 

 

 

Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb

Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb of Salalah is also one of the popular Sightseeing in Salalah of Oman. It is one of the valued places which can be frequented by the tourists. The shrine is perched high up on the Jebel Atteen range. Nabi Ayoub is also known as Prophet Job.

This was a tomb which was used by Job for his prayers. Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb at Salalah is about twenty miles from the city of Salalah. Job is regarded as a Prophet by Muslims, Jews and Christians. In Arabic Job is known as Ayoub Nabi. Women are advised to cover their heads with scarf and the visitors should take off their shoes before entering the Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb in Salalah.

Let's go into the streets of Salalah...

Al Hafah Souk

End of trip at Salalah, Oman.. Next post will be Dubai!!! The favorite place of all... desert tour, shopping etc..


End `  Ken Kerron ~~
Time: 8.58am
Location : Home, Singapore
Weather: Sunny Morning..