Yegenaga Travel & Tours Guide

There was no trouble at all immigration paperwork to Oman was impressed very smoothly and easily. Last week in December last year, I and a delegation from Undip who want to negotiate co-join the academic and research with the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Muscat, Oman enough to communicate remotely with the university. Just-mail each other everything is fine.

Oman including a unique country because it has a low plateau and desert with shades plus the beach. That combination of beautiful scenery. We can enjoy the park at the edge of the beach Riyam with family or friends while enjoying kebabs and chicken tika, Omani coffee or McDonald’s or Pizza. There is a place of recreation for the public beach at Marina Airport near Rowdha Marine Science and Fisheries Center (Oman Fisheries Research Center).

As a desert country, Oman two seasons, the cold and heat. In December until April the air was very friendly, cool, with temperatures in the daytime average of 16 degrees Celsius, even at night the amplitude (temperature difference) is relatively sharp. But do not ask how hot start in May and until the end of November, in the daytime temperature reaches 50 degrees Celsius.

SQU campus so comfortable and shady. If you entered the area, we like do not believe that was in the desert country. He could be called a green campus full of plants that combine the type of sub-tropical plants and tropical. Likewise along the road in the city of Muscat. Once lush with gardens full of colorful flowers like spring in Europe. Yes, with capillary irrigation technology (springle) is always controlled and systematically created by the network that laid hidden beneath the ground surface deserts into forests and city parks so fantastic. How much does it cost for all investments? That is one form of commitment from the Sultan Qaboos, Oman leaders, so that his country had a prestige in the eyes of the world. Enormity of this policy is supported by its people.

It was mentioned that Oman is a desert country which also has a sea. Naturally, if the country’s royal has research centers do not surprise too, in strategic places we’ll find a picture or diorama big boat. This is something to do with the historical background of the country, characterized by maritime, either from its natural structure and community life. Leaders and community leaders of Oman until now still boasts the power of marine resources they have.

So, is the uniqueness of Oman kebaharian others. When compared with the Arab community in general who preferred the food menu of daily cattle meat (red meat), the Oman manifold prefer white meat such as chicken meat, turkey, and fish in particular. One can mention their menu is the pride of king fish steak, fish of similar large tengiri baked with butter and special sauce with lemon and almonds, equipped with fries. It was so delicious.

VISIT to Oman incomplete without a stop at the Nizwa Fort which stores a historical record of Omani society. The fort was included in Nizwa province that could be taken approximately 1.5 hours from the International Airport of Oman, Sultan Qaboos. The old building was that it was haunted when viewed from the outside. But after entering, we will get another impression. There is a unique attraction for visitors, especially from Southeast Asia. At the front of the fort there are old wells with rope and bucket bath, similar to the situation in our country in general. Color Pembedanya only relatively whitish soil gives the impression and other nuances.

Entered the castle through the small alleys, you will find that many traps (perhaps the image that we’ve seen in the film Indiana Jones adventure. The trap is usually a hidden staircase and would like ambrol when dipijak. In addition, there are many platforms in the fortress. pavilion, pavilion describing the life of Omani society and civilization, ranging from kitchen pavilion that contains all the tools and equipment, the shepherds, the food storage room (logistics such as dates), the pavilion to receive guests, and large event space to the resort, rooms oversized jewelry and clothing, the means for the Koran and worship as well as a vehicle for entertainment. It really arranged in the original.

Exciting, when up the stairs to the top of the castle, we will be able to enjoy views of the city and its expanse of Nizwa wahdi (flood shelter from the desert flash floods at any time to come), and palm forests, Galib panoramic desert region. Comfortable right, especially when the air was cool once. Because too enjoy the comfort that we do not remember until the appointed time 16:00 hours local time. That when the fort closed with wooden bar and a large padlock. We forget that prior to Dr Osman had come to take us warned about the discipline of time. We of course distraught trapped inside the fortress. Alhamdulillah, the castle guards appeared and opened the door smiling. And as free from anxiety, we are satisfied satisfied to walk into the traditional market and the largest fish market in Nizwa.

There are many interesting things in Oman that it was a pity if we miss. One of them is to go to a village on the outskirts of Muscat has Falaj. That’s a big water source like an oasis. There, we witnessed the greatness of God in terms of water source that never dry in the middle of the desert aridity.

Keep in mind, the source water into the pulse of community life there and managed by local communities (indigenous) from the past until now the down-down. Management system based on the community (community-based management) and running smoothly. Royal party only provide facilities and technology development only.

Said people there, when we drink water from Falaj, God willing, we will visit that place again. Hearing that, we are also interested to try it. The water was clear and refreshing drink. While drinking, we pray that we can go back to it one day.