Tiwi!

  Such is the beauty of Tiwi! (There’s something about the name “Tiwi” I really love. Is it because it sounds so cute and reminds me of “kiwi”?!  :-))  This is part of the village of Tiwi as you approach the entrance of Wadi Shab.  This photo was taken by a church friend, Harmen.  Are those bullet holes, you think?  Tiwi looking towards the bridge.  People park their cars under this bridge and hike 45 mins-1 hour to experience the cool swimming pools of Wadi Shab.  Whether you are up for a long wadi hike with incredible mountain views or want to experience unspoiled white-sand beaches, Tiwi is definitely worth a weekend getaway!

White-Sand Beach of Oman

  On the Muscat-Sur Highway, between Quriyat and Sur, is the most popular white-sand beach in Oman.  It is just 5 kilometers past Fins.  The snorkelling here is said to be incredible due to its aquamarine waters.  Pic sent in and added to post by a reader (Arjun) in March of 2013:

The Incredible Beach at the Coastal Village of Finns/Fins

  Another small village on the Muscat Sur highway.  The beach along the coast is by far the most beautiful I’ve seen in Oman.  Just look at that water!  What color!  Harmen took this wonderful shot of a seagull floating on the water.  These were the only inhabitants of Fins that we encountered on our quick trip there (on the way to Wadi Shab).  Here is a video to give you an idea of just how awesome this beach is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUtTs8MoSLA   IF you do get the chance to come to Fins (the village), make sure to bring some fins (aka “flippers”) and your swimsuit as the water is out of this world!