In part 1 of this series, I shared my experience traveling to Paris. Today, I shall be talking about my experience visiting Oman, an amazing Middle Eastern country in the Arabian Peninsula.
OMAN
With the most hospitable people on the planet Muscat is without a doubt the cleanest place I have ever been. Not a piece of paper or a scrap of trash to be seen anywhere you look.
Muscat is a place out of the Arabian Nights. My hotel, the Al Bustan, is one of the few six star hotels in the world and deserving of the title. My host, advisor to the Sultan, is as gracious as any person could be. His home, hundreds of acres right on the bay of Oman, is set in a virtual garden of Eden with tiny deer and peacocks wandering freely about.
Sultan Qaboos has arranged for me to travel about the country and a limousine and interpreter are provided for another once in a lifetime adventure.
With the sweet aroma of frankincense everywhere I overstayed my visit by seven days and eventually said a reluctant farewell to still more vivid memories of the private class.
Up next: Holland.
Very nice story. How did you become the friend of the Sultan?
Cheers,
Rosie
Nice to see that you used my photos to illustrate your story (and with the photos being available through the Creative Commons license you can use these photos, and others, freely).
Would have loved to visit the garden you describe - with my camera.
Lars
Hi Burt,
It’s wonderful to know you’ve been to the Middle East. I’ve been and worked in Kuwait for a short while, and the experiences I took home with me was mixed. I have felt the beauty and have seen the wonderful side of this land. I could still remember the huge full moon from the balcony where I lived. I could remember the smell of the sand… and the pain of the heat. Then I could also remember locals who are absolutely wonderful, and some who live in fear and manifest that fear.
Here’s praying that everyone will live and act not from fear but from love. And this is where you, Laura, Chris and everyone from your circle come in. To spread the love. Thank you.
Better and better-
Irene
Hi Burt
Nice to know that you loved staying in Oman. This is the country where I grew up. Although I am not a native to Oman, I have been here since I was an infant because my father worked here. Now I am settled in UAE, but Oman is one country that is excellent when it comes to hospitality, roads and cleanliness.
Regards
Ameena
Hi Burt,
Well I live in the Middle East, Israel to be precice but I have also visited Jordan and Egypt. I love the feeling I get in these countries, the wonderful sights and the spirituality to be found everywhere. Here in Israel I volunteer for Peaceful Co-Existence and part of our meetings is a meditation session. I hope someday the love I have in my heart for this area will help bring about a true Peace.
Thank you for your guidance and great example.
Love light and laughter,
Lucie
Dear Burt
Would you like to visit some friends above the Polar Circle? Harstad - in the Northern part of Norway. You will be my guest - and I will be glad to arrange a meetingplace for also other friends in my network. I noticed that there are about 90 here in Harstad that have visited your lessons. Travelling: - to Oslo - than Evenes (Harstad-Narvik) airport with http://www.sas.no or http://www.norwegian.no .
Best regards
Lykkelita
Hi Burt,
I lived most of my life in UAE. A country sharing a border with Oman. Its like 4 hours away by car.
Make sure you go to a place called “Salalah”
I heard its some of the most beautiful vegation scenery you will see.
I travelled by bicycle from UAE to the border of Oman to raise money and awareness for a charity (Trachoma).
Your trip sounds exciting. Would love to read a blog post about your experience there.
As always, videos and pictures are welcome.
Peace
Your brother
Koorosh
I think those are wonderful places. Have Fun. Enjoy your trip but don’t forget us.
take care,
Martha
its after…
gosh my spelling takes a walk sometimes….but what the heck…
love and light…
Burt send me a wave of light please…..
want it right now….need to make good meditations….
sometimes i find it difficult to meditate inthe night before bed and it is essential…
send me a wave…
love you
can imagine
lived the first four years fater my birth in oman…
well have fun beloved
and remember you are beautiful!!!
amazing teacher…who touches the whole world..
keep smiling..
and my the way you’re the only personwho writes to me on facebook…which is a good thing
so love
so long
Kisa
What a wonderful story, Burt - thanks for sharing. You make it seem like a visit to Oman is a marvellous experience. I am very happy for you.
All the best,