Muscat, Oman, Home Sweet Home

Where in the world is Muscat, Oman? 


On the tip of the Arabian Peninsula is a very peaceful country called Oman. 


I've never been there so I will refrain from descriptions I cannot authenticate but I'm really excited to experience the culture of this obscure country. 

Some things you might guess about Oman: 

    It is very, very hot most of the year. 

    It's rocky and has beautiful oceans.

    It's a Muslim, Arabic country.

Something you might NOT guess about Oman:

They grow dates and harvest Frankincense.

They only get about 4" of rain a year.

Only 80% of the insect population has been identified.




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