by Marina Bruce | Jul 23, 2012 | Oman, Oman: Salalah, Salalah Routes & GPS Co-ordinates
Having had the most wonderful but very busy week touring Salalah, we were almost reluctant to head home. Neil was returning to work offshore in just two days time, and we had 1100 monotonous kms to drive. We left on the first day of “big” rains, and...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 23, 2012 | Oman, Oman: Salalah
This is an easy to prepare blog for me – over the past week I have worked on my Salalah series, and those which have routes and waypoints attached take quite a bit of work. So for those who have asked to see some more photos of our trip, thanks for giving me an...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 23, 2012 | Oman, Oman: Salalah, Salalah Routes & GPS Co-ordinates
Salalah – Square Circle Route Update I returned to Salalah in September of 2024 as a guide through my Arabian Cities and Sands business. I drove this route to investigate some points that the company that hired me might like to use for their event. I’m...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 22, 2012 | Oman, Oman: Salalah, Salalah Routes & GPS Co-ordinates
Route 3: The Nature Trail route with a sprinkling of religious history This route is 112kms in length and comprises mainly blacktop; it took us about 4 hours to complete. Most of the route can be covered by sedan, however if you want to go to see Wadi Uyan, then it...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 21, 2012 | Oman, Oman: Salalah, Salalah Routes & GPS Co-ordinates
I think it’s important to mention that the Dhofar region has two completely different faces – the winter one with calm seas, clear skies, and temperatures similar to most places in the Middle East. The summer is overcast, drizzly, cool, and the landscapes...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 19, 2012 | Oman, Oman: Salalah, Salalah Routes & GPS Co-ordinates
A Historical Day by the Seaside Length of route – 100kms round trip, quite a short drive by Bruce standards but lots to see and do (particulary for those interested in history, natural world and photography)Time – you could do a whistlestop tour of this...
