Happy hump day: The family trekked through Wahiba Sands for the final part of their trip
Georgina Blaskey takes her husband and children on a trip to Oman that turns out to be a life-changing experience for the whole family
Following the dark, grey days of winter, we were very excited to be travelling to Oman ? and from touchdown, it didn?t disappoint. It?s a country which delights in revealing the unexpected for a first-time visitor, bringing joy to adults and children alike. A jaw-dropping landscape that demands your attention, from moonscape to sand dunes, canyons to coral reefs, it?s a land of contrast and culture, with an old soul and new outlook. For heat seekers like us who wanted sunshine and a reasonable flight time, Oman ticked every box ? sun, sea, sand, scenery and sights ? but would it deliver" What I hadn?t put on my list was ?surprises?, but within days I could have added it as my children unknowingly pushed their mental and physical limits. Seeing my eight-year-old son suspended perilously over a 1,000m canyon edge, 2,000m above sea level, with a harness and hard hat his only protection, was a heart-stopping moment so exhilarating I could barely look up to admire the scenery. Or my at-times-hesitant 10-year-old daughter confidently leading our camel caravan up sand dunes to watch the sunset beyond. What started as a luxe yet typical family holiday quickly morphed into a journey of self-discovery for us all.
A boat trip to Dimaniyat Island revealed anoth...