The Making of a Memory

We often tell the boys to stop for a minute, take a picture in their mind, and "make a memory." A memory can be anything from a wonderful family dinner to a spectacular site, but something that you will remember for the rest of your life. Today was just such a day when memories are made. From our arrival as we drove through the Omanian basalt cliffs to find a breath-taking sea-scape awaiting us, to our final departure as we waved goodbye to the dolphins and hopped back into our car, the whole experience was one which none of us will ever forget.

The day began with an unbelievable buffet breakfast as we overlooked the Arabian Sea. Then we met our tour guide for the day, and were off for a day tour of Oman. Our first site was the mosque of Oman which we saw from the road as we drove to our resort. This time around, Taya donned her abaya and we got the chance to go inside and view the amazing architecture and ornate decoration. It was absolutely unbelievable from the elegant chandeliers to the numerous fountains.

We also were able to see the Sultan of Oman's Palace, his private port, and his yacht, which is the second largest yacht in the world. Although we weren't allowed to go inside his palace, we were able to see the hundred-year-old forts to either side towering above the shoreline, which are still in use by the military today.

We returned that afternoon to our beautiful resort hotel, where we spent a relaxing afternoon collecting seashells and riding the lazy river. The boys also got the chance to play a water-polo match with several families from Austria, and then take a memorable camel ride along the shores of Oman. What a memory! Our night concluded with a scrumptious five-course gourmet meal overlooking the shore. The following morning we awoke to take a morning cruise to see the local dolphin population. We certainly weren't disappointed when we found a pod of over 200 dolphins.

But, like all good things, our short stay in Oman had to come to an end. We all piled back into the car for our drive back to Dubai. Our whole experience in Oman, from the first moment to the last, was a memory that we will all cherish for a life-time. The boys at dinner tonight said, it was the best place they had ever gone in their lives. You can't miss seeing this amazing destination!