Oman hike through canyon

Here we are in Oman with my family. This day we went on a hike through this canyon and it eventually brings you to fresh water pools of water where you can swim and cliff jump. This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

This is most of my family when we are just about to start the hike.


Look at that water! So beautiful.



People still live in the canyon. Their homes are just built right into the mountain side with stone. If you aren't looking you may not even notice because they blend in so well to the mountain side. They have little terraces where they grow things. This man is carrying some kind of grass to the bottom of the canyon, probably to feed his animals. The reason they live up here is because there is fresh water that flows through the canyon.

This is us swimming in at the end of the hike. The water was so cold, but you just had to get in because it was so beautiful.

Doha Animal souk

We also went to the animal souk where goats, camels, and other animals are sold. This souk is basically for the locals. They usually buy the animals to eventually slaughter and eat or sell them. Jane LOVED the goats she was laughing and touching all of them.

Doha fish souk

While in Doha we also went to the fish souk where fresh fish is sold daily. It was so dirty and smelled horrible, but is was very interesting to see.

Doha souks

We loved going to the souk while we were in Oman and Qatar. The souks are basically a bunch of little shops where they sell all sorts of things from tourist souvenirs to cooking spices.

Sand dune trip

One of the days in Doha, Qatar, visiting Roy's family, we went on a sand dune adventure. We had Qatari tour guides that drove us through the sand dunes in big land cruisers. It was quite a rush at times because we basically were driving off cliffs. After the dunes they took us to a camp where they fed us authentic food and we played at the beach.

Riding Camels

We got to ride a camel while in Doha. Roy was the most scared out of all of us. Jane couldn't decide whether to laugh or cry, but I think over all she loved it.

Disney World Adventure

Last week My friend, Lucy and I randomly decided to take a road trip to Disney world. We had SO much fun. I couldn't believe how happy Jane was. After every ride she would say "again, again". Her favorite ride was It's a small world.

Jane slept an 1 1/2 hours in my arms one of the days. My arm was about to fall off after, but she woke up in the best mood when she realized we were still at Disney World.

Jane loved trying on all of the Minney Mouse ears.

Jane stood there the whole time watching the parade go by. She was waving at the characters as they went by, and she was dancing to all of the songs.