Oman Day 2 - Muscat

The focus of the second day in Oman started in Muscat, the largest city and capital of the country. The city is situated on the Gulf of Oman and is surrounded by desert and mountains. I began the day by asking the Sultan if I could borrow his boat for a trip around the harbor. Sadly, he said no.

The Sultan's Yacht

The Sultan's Yacht

After being turned away at the yacht, it was then time for a walk along the corniche. The path of the corniche goes past several attractive buildings, monuments, parks, and mosques.

Mutrah Corniche

Mutrah Corniche

Up on the hill, you can see the Mutrah Fort built by the Portuguese in the 1580’s. Up on the hill, the fort protected the city from attacks from the sea.

Mutrah Corniche

The Al Riyam Monument built to honor Oman’s 20th national day in 1990

Mutrah Corniche

A seductive cruise ship in the harbor.

Mutrah Corniche

Dedicated crosswalk for those doing the Moonwalk.

Mutrah Corniche

Plaque honoring Muscat’s Silver Jubilee in 1995.