Wadi Bani Khalid is one of the best-known wadis in Oman. Its stream maintains a constant flow of water throughout the year. Large pools of water and boulders are scattered along the course of the wadi and are fringed with vibrant green date palms and long-stemmed grasses. The main pool is easily reachable and there are further pools upriver into the gorge.
I hope you enjoy this beautiful oasis and rocks combination and look forward to hear your comments or questions.
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1 - Calm waters
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2 - Approach to the Wadi flanked by stunning hill formations
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3 - Tricky walk along the river because of the abundance of water overflowing the road
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4 - Lush green vegetation and flowing water: A rarity in the Interior of Oman
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5 - Lonely donkey feasting on the grass
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6 - Natural pool inviting for a swim
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7 - People enjoying the natural pool, at rear the gorge into the mountain
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8 - Restplace overlooking the pool
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9 - River and gorge with arid surroundings
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10 - Above the pool, the river leads into a gorge
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RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Last there in 1986—Looks like has been greatly improved/developed
RobertW wrote:
Last there in 1986—Looks like has been greatly improved/developed
Thank you for looking in again Robert. For us humans, 30 years take a toll and it normally shows, for such places, 30 years can mean some good improvements. Glad you are looking in.
NMGal wrote:
Beautiful place, Joe.
Thank you very much Barbara for your, it sure was a nice place.
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Enjoyed immensely!!!! 9-1/2 years in Saudia, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, I’m ALWAYS looking for news of the area!!
Another good set and you got me back to water.
UTMike wrote:
Another good set and you got me back to water.
Thank you Mike, I was thinking of that when I was posting this - but you better take a very long sip, as far as I remember, there is only one other little pond coming up for the entire rest of the Interior segment!
Thank you very much Bill!
A fine job capturing this oasis!
Beautiful scenes, Joe. Thanks for posting these.
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