Salalah, the first port of call on this final leg, not only of my trip around the planet, but also of QM2’s 2019 World Voyage. As I believe, 1,400 embarked at Dubai; also more at a previous port, Singapore.
I didn’t sleep too well last night, so today, I welcome a visit to the Salalah Crowne Plaza Beach Resort where I can chill out on what might be one of the last hot days of the tour. On the way, our coach stopped at a mosque & a palace at both of which, entry was forbidden. Salalah comes accross as “a work in progress”, as the capital city exudes growth on its outskirts, and particularly in the vicinity of the docks. The centre of Salalah comes across as well established with many different types of businesses, appearing to flourish. There are areas of attractive and vividly coloured gardens. And the lamp posts are very ornate and elegant, painted in an attractive multi-coloured scheme with gold bands. A bit of civic pride here, methinks! But, it was hot, around 28 degrees Celsius.
This is all rather nice. Despite investing in swimming trunks, I am still reluctant to get wet! It’s a gorgeous day and it feels as hot as anywhere I have visited on this holiday.
Time for a wander, and yes, I did try out one of the shallower pools! Now, I have to amble back to the coach.
The journey back was interesting despite having difficulty staying awake. A bit of shut-eye in my cabin seems to have “done the trick”.
Now, it’s time for the “sail-away”. It’s so lovely outside, I shall join in the party at the stern of Deck 8.
Here are pictures taken in Salalah and at the Crowne Plaza Beach Resort.
All the best,
David.
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