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<sigh> Hey all...I still can't get over it...
I didn't get to go to Iraq, which is sad since I was hoping to see my relatives.
The security guy that was supposed to arrange my "not so legal" entrance couldn't make it the whole week, therefore, I couldn't get in. As some of you may know, my family and I are on the "wanted" list of illegally escaping the country during the time of "crisis." Yeah. I stayed in Jordan with my uncle the whole time...
...and I'm not that disappointed after all...
I've forgotten how beautiful Oman is.
IF YOU EVER, EVER, EVER have the chance to visit ANY place in the Middle East...believe me Oman of Jordan will NOT disappoint you AT ALL. The city is one of the most beautifully arranged cities I have ever laid my eyes on. It's gothic, yet uplifting; modern, yet ethereal. There are simply no words to describe its beauty. Oman is a little city, surrounded by huge mountains, so the sun only shines so perfectly, letting on it's soft warming light, but not to the extent of overheating the body. The wind is just so perfect all the time, accompanying a cool breeze often. Just sitting there on the hotel’s balcony, viewing the New York-like city makes you feel good. That's not all though. The good part, you wont have a hard time speaking English, because there are a lot of people who speak and understand almost a perfect English, and in fact, there are lot of English-speaking tourists. When I say the city is so much like NYC, I mean it. Taxi cabs are all over the place, the streets are flooded with people, and you have everything...from malls, fast food restaurants, arcades, and just everything you wish. Music is playing so loud everywhere…and it’s wonderful hearing some Arabic artists after all the Britney Spears you hear elsewhere.
The extensive eating of ice cream was my favorite part.
People there are so friendly, and their Arabic accent makes me laugh. It's like when an American hears an English person talk --it sounds funny yet hip, in my opinion. The last time I visited, I didn't know a single English word. Now when they talk to me in Arabic, I almost can't help myself but to reply in English soon later noticing that my reply was supposed to be in Arabic. <laughs>
I can't say enough good things about the city, except that if you EVER have the chance to visit it, do it. It's a simple city, but the naturalistic views accompanied by its modern nature is worth it alone.
<sigh> Hey all...I still can't get over it...
I didn't get to go to Iraq, which is sad since I was hoping to see my relatives.
The security guy that was supposed to arrange my "not so legal" entrance couldn't make it the whole week, therefore, I couldn't get in. As some of you may know, my family and I are on the "wanted" list of illegally escaping the country during the time of "crisis." Yeah. I stayed in Jordan with my uncle the whole time...
...and I'm not that disappointed after all...
I've forgotten how beautiful Oman is.
IF YOU EVER, EVER, EVER have the chance to visit ANY place in the Middle East...believe me Oman of Jordan will NOT disappoint you AT ALL. The city is one of the most beautifully arranged cities I have ever laid my eyes on. It's gothic, yet uplifting; modern, yet ethereal. There are simply no words to describe its beauty. Oman is a little city, surrounded by huge mountains, so the sun only shines so perfectly, letting on it's soft warming light, but not to the extent of overheating the body. The wind is just so perfect all the time, accompanying a cool breeze often. Just sitting there on the hotel’s balcony, viewing the New York-like city makes you feel good. That's not all though. The good part, you wont have a hard time speaking English, because there are a lot of people who speak and understand almost a perfect English, and in fact, there are lot of English-speaking tourists. When I say the city is so much like NYC, I mean it. Taxi cabs are all over the place, the streets are flooded with people, and you have everything...from malls, fast food restaurants, arcades, and just everything you wish. Music is playing so loud everywhere…and it’s wonderful hearing some Arabic artists after all the Britney Spears you hear elsewhere.
The extensive eating of ice cream was my favorite part. People there are so friendly, and their Arabic accent makes me laugh. It's like when an American hears an English person talk --it sounds funny yet hip, in my opinion. The last time I visited, I didn't know a single English word. Now when they talk to me in Arabic, I almost can't help myself but to reply in English soon later noticing that my reply was supposed to be in Arabic. <laughs>
I can't say enough good things about the city, except that if you EVER have the chance to visit it, do it. It's a simple city, but the naturalistic views accompanied by its modern nature is worth it alone.