The travels and musings of Matt and Heidi
This incredible building is called the Muhammad Al Ameen Mosque and is situated just off 23rd July Street in the district of Bausher, near our home. Named after the Prophet Muhammed it was privately financed to the cost of 40million Omani rials and bears the third largest carpet in the world costing around US$4million to... Continue Reading →
As @BeefeaterDave pointed out to us, these jewels are real. They are not copies, fakes, faux gems or cubic zirconia, they are the real Crown Jewels. From memory the conversation went something like this; "Now ladies, when you go into the building next door make sure you see the Sovereign's Sceptre. When you find the... Continue Reading →
Kahwa is traditional Omani coffee. The core ingredients are ground cardamom pods and good quality Arabic coffee beans. Other spices such as cloves, cinnamon or saffron are added to the brewing process and these can differ from village to village, and from family member to family member. The method is simple: 1.) Take a kettle... Continue Reading →
Did you know that Big Ben is actually the nickname of the bell inside the tower and not the clock itself? Well you do now 😉
Heidi wrote a compelling article about the COPE Centre in Laos back in April 2016. In her post she addressed the issue of unexploded ordinance (UXO) spread throughout certain parts of Laos, and the damage these devices are doing to the local communities.If you haven't read it yet please follow the link above and do... Continue Reading →
Halwa is the national desert of Oman and a symbol of the countries heritage and culture. The taste is unique to the family that makes it and the recipe is handed down from generation to generation. The method of producing halwa has been preserved for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years as grandparents teach their grandchildren... Continue Reading →
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and begins after the night that the crescent of the new moon is sighted. This can vary by a day or two amongst Muslim nations and this year Oman's Moon Sighting Main Committee, led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Salmi the Minister of Awqaf and Religious... Continue Reading →
And summer has only just begun :-O
The kids at OURPLANET International School in Muscat, Oman have been attending 'Fun with Food' co-curricular activities after hours, learning about nutrition and enjoying some healthy snacks along the way. Obviously the students have rather discerning palettes for all things red... ...except when it comes to vegetables 🙂
This little beauty appeared on the J&C Expat Services website a couple of days ago No More Right Turns On Red Traffic Lights: Lao Police 20/05/2016 J&C Admin Source: Laonationaltelevision Tnl As of yesterday, according to this report of the Lao National TV, it’s forbidden to take a right turn on a red traffic light, unless... Continue Reading →
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