Kul aam w'inta bikhair كل عام و إنت بخير (I hope every New Year finds you well) ...

2012

Tile Mural on the Corniche of an Emirati with Falcon

Three Day Visit to Fujairah and Oman

On the way to Fujairah we saw a camel herd traveling across the desert.  There were many wadis along the way, which are a type of canyon created from heavy rainfall.

When we arrived at the Holiday Beach Hotel, Greg, Michelle and Isza headed off to go out to Dibba Rock to do some snorkeling.  I enjoyed the beach, did some reading, and talked with a nanny, Josephine, and the two children, Sarah and Jaden.   The family, who she's been with for four years, lives outside of Dubai and are from India. 

When they returned we explored the beach for all the interesting things we could find.  Isza loves to use the camera and captured some great pictures. 

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The next day we set off across the border to Oman to meet up with the Dibba Cruise in the Gulf of Oman.  Five hours of beautiful weather, snorkeling, fishing, and great food!

These guys snorkeled all the way to the shore line and spent a good hour in the gulf.  BTW, I snorkeled too!  I spent some time snorkeling off the beach and saw two sea turtles!

Love this picture!

The Gulf of Oman

My beautiful granddaughter!

Isza caught the biggest trigger fish of the day!!

The Catch of the Day ~ Greg's barracuda is on top

Heading back to shore after a great day!!

Striated Heron ~ Cute isn't he?

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The Oldest Mosque in the UAE

~Al Bidya Mosque~

On the way back we stopped to see the Oldest Mosque in the UAE.   Greg got some beautiful shots of this place.  He's taken so many pictures that I can't wait to get home of go through them all.

Built in 1446 AD

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah ~ the Sheikh Zayed heart on the distant mountain.  He died in 2004 and was the inspiration behind the UAE.

Michelle and I taking a break in the shade.

Kul aam w'inta bikhair كل عام و إنت بخير (I hope every new year finds you well)