Musandam

Well the choice today was Musandam, the tip of the peninsula above UAE. This territory is Oman and requires an exit of UAE and entry visa to Oman. But the minor formality is more than worth it. The Musandam is spectacular in its emptiness and raw desolate beauty. It rocky and mountainous with cliffs running into the sea then rising over 2000 meters above you.



The photos here are mainly from a previous trip (I go as often as possible) because today the visibility was not very good. The mid-summer humidity is increasing, August becomes unbearable, and the haze traps the dust creating a type of smog. Our reverse winter for my northern readers. Temperature was 46C and humidity over 80%, but still drove with the top down on the jeep.

What hot!!

Bukha Fort and Palace



Bukha without humidity.










Bukha with humidity (notice the mountains) along with the cormorant brigade.

At the end of the road is the town of Khasab which has an excellent Golden Tulip Inn which serves a Friday buffet, with cold beverages. Highly recommended.


Near the end

Find shade anywhere you can.



Golden Tulip Inn - Khasab

On the way back we had to assist a young French couple whose Peugeot 206 just gave up in the heat. Jeep rumbled on.