Last night we sat on the balcony in Al Bustan village and listened to the drums and bagpipes, clapping and chanting of the wedding near the beach. It was enchanting, and it is one of the thousand reasons I chose to make a home here in Oman. It started with a small apartment in the village – half of the second story of a … Continue reading Bait Al Bustan – Creating Home in Oman
Thank you, Aidan Hartley, for The Zanzibar Chest. A brilliant book to read and reread. Such compelling writing, so many important messages. I lingered over the many sections about Yemen because I live next door in Oman. Africa, not so much. But I could not put the book down. I’ve just finished reading this “memoir of love and war” – tales from the lives of … Continue reading In the Zanzibar Chest
Sometimes, Shanghai shouts! It is a city with a huge voice, larger than life, grand vistas, impressive towers, sweeping views. A loud, demanding, engaging global voice! Day and night. Shanghai shouts. But also… Shanghai is resplendent with Chinese art and architecture that has a more accented voice- the voice of culture and tradition. More refined. I seek it out naturally. The European … Continue reading Shanghai Speaks to Me
East Anglia. So near to London and yet a whole different world. Farmland stretching for miles. Fields and roads lined with ageless trees, deep green juxtaposed against the golden crops ready for harvest. East Anglia. Endless charming villages with charming names tripping back in time. East Anglia…. miles of secret winding single-track roads leading from one vista to another. East Anglia…. so lovely, … Continue reading The Calgary Barkers from East Anglia – through the rear view mirror
Share with me my morning walk in Sri Lanka Sometimes I post of Facebook, sometimes I forget to post, sometimes, I just make links. Continue reading Morning Walk in Pittipana
The view from the bus is sweeping but it’s always the beautiful details we remember. Continue reading Sunny London – the view from the bus
“You are brave. I haven’t even used the train in Sri Lanka” said my Sri Lankan friend. Hmmm?! With a railway system that covers most of the country, most Sri Lankans rely on trains for public transport. Yes, it can be noisy, hot and gritty – a scramble for seats and for breathing space. But for a tourist, it is a cheap and fascinating … Continue reading Daytripping Train to Galle
SriLanka is a feast for the eyes. Landscape colors change dramatically from sunrise to sunset. Storms bring eerie shades and shadows. My photos use no filters… SriLanka is dramatic without any human help. It was easy for humans to add to the color drama. I have been wandering around Negombo – the first small city you reach when you arrive by air in Sri Lanka. … Continue reading ColorBurst SriLanka
Oman is an exceptionally beautiful country with 5 key natural features – beaches, mountains, the sea, wadis and the desert. All are accessible and combined, make for a spectacular adventure in Oman. Oman borders the Sea of Oman on 2 sides – 3165 km of coastline. Much of that is sublime beach, some of it very remote and some very populated by resorts. In between … Continue reading Nature’s Big Five in Oman
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