After 4 days at sea with lights off and curtains drawn at night so as not to attract pirates(!), Jan arrived in Salalah, Oman. Not one of the world’s great tourist destinations!

Because I wasn’t there, Jan thought she would stay on board, but good friends Gerard and Chantal (yes, they are French, but living in Arizona) suggested sharing a taxi for a quick tour.

They found Saleem (!!)…

He took them to town …

… near the beach …

Then to the Al Husn Souq (that’s the back of Chantal)

… where they saw lots of frankincense …

… and other taxi drivers just hanging out …

Saleem suggested a “restaurant” for lunch … they all looked at the kitchen …

… and at the “dining area” complete with condiments on the “table” …

… they declined Saleem’s offer!!

They then went past the Grand Mosque (closed) …

… and back to the ship.