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| A picture of the Sultan Qaboos bin Said Palace. |
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| The Al Mirani Fort was built in the 1580s by the Portugese. |
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| The crystal clear waters of the Muscat Harbor are part of the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman. |
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| A traditional Omani Dhow lays anchored in the Muscat Harbor (it's the world's largest natural harbor). |
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| Here's a picture of the Old Town. |
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| Here I am outside the Sultan Qaboos bin Said Palace. |
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| Government buildings near the Sultan's palace. |
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| The Al Bustan Palace Hotel. It is near the parliament buildings and is on the Arabian Sea. |
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| The lobby to the Al Bustan Palace. |
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| The country is an absolute monarchy, and the Sultan is Qaboos bin Said. He rose to power after overthrowing his father. |
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| Here's the pool at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel. |
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| Tea or coffee? Here's our snack for our time at the hotel. |
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| A photo of the lobby area. You don't need to light up here... you just breathe it in from the lobby. |
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| Music during our tea time was provided by a harpist. |
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| The shopping was great at the Mutrah Souq, and I bought a few cashmere items to bring home. |
