Comments on: A Grand Experiment

By: kasha1702

kasha1702 — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:25:01 +0000

I went to Oman over Xmas last year. I don’t really know Middle East -I was exhausted after a hard year and Ijust wanted a quiet holidays with a palm tree and a swimming pool. Unusual for me, because usually I go somewhere backpacking.

I found on-line this newly opened resort near Barka called Al Nahda. Since it was a newly open place, everything what could go wrong, went wrong but people were very friendly and helpful. I took several trips around the country to wadis and mountains- don’t remember names though. I also went to Muscat a few times. My impression of Middle East was always that majority of the people are quite distant (as you say about Emirates) – that’s why I was so surprised to find Omani so friendly. Where is your next step by the way? Do you know where you’re moving after Emirates?
Kasha

By: kasha1702

kasha1702 — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:17:58 +0000

Janet;

thanks for your comment to my post.I know exactly what you mean about a cat and a plant being a commitment. And you are right about too committed people telling you what to do and spending their lives worrying about the colour of the table napkins. I think I’m just slowly choosing my own objects of commitment – and they don’t necessary have to be the same as everybodyelses. Good luck on your travels
kasha

By: janetg

janetg — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:30:04 +0000

Oman is a great choice for a trip, Kasha. We have really enjoyed visiting Oman ourselves. We find that Omanis are actually more friendly than Emiratis as a general rule. Oman doesn’t have the oil wealth, but the landscape is more interesting and beautiful. Also, Oman has a lot fewer foreign workers. It is just a little bit less surreal I guess.

Where did you visit in Oman? Did you get to Mussandam or Salalah or did you spend most of your time in Muscat? Just curious.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:33:58 +0000

Welcome, Janet. So looking forward to hearing about your experiences.

By: notgoth

notgoth — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:50:10 +0000

Welcome Janet – its great to have you with us. A friend of mine’s parents live in Dubai and I have often wondered about how it is to live there as an foreigner. Look forward to more posts and wonderful pictures!

By: kasha1702

kasha1702 — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:23:05 +0000

I spent my last Xmas in Oman and I was very impressed with that country – it’s friendliness, peacefulness and order. I assume UAE are quite similar? That just shows that dictatorship doesn’t have to be a completely bad thing – as long as the dictator shows some common sense. Looking forward to hearing more

kasha

By: stacyjill

stacyjill — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:51:09 +0000

Thank you so much for joining us and allowing us a peek into this life. I never knew the history behind this country and find it completely fascinating.

By: sagespot

sagespot — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:14:55 +0000

Indeed, I’m also looking forward to hearing more about your life and adventures.

By: happilyevenafter

happilyevenafter — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:35:09 +0000

What an interesting grand experiment for a country. Fascinating! Welcome. I’m looking forward to more updates about life in the UAE.
-Janna