Camels in the desert

While driving down the road we came across some camels. It was like seeing kangaroos in Australia for the first time....


We stopped and got a good look (and smell....)

We then turned to see that we had attracted some attention. A car stopped and some local children got out to check us out...they likely wondered why we had our video camera out and were so excited about seeing camels (which roam all over the desert!!).

Us looking at the camel, and some children looking at us. (We are used to it now)



The camel even smiled for the camera....

some recent pics....

Rain, rain, rain

Apparently it never rains in Oman, however when it does there is a great deal of concern!! First of all everyone cheers and the sound of children's laughter can be heard in the distance. Secondly the fear sets in and people rush home to safety. You see, there is no gutter system or drains here, consequently there is no where for the rain to go....except up!!! We were fortunate that the rain didn't last too long, although we did get some pretty massive puddles to play in!! (not shown here, I was too busy splashing away!!)

Marie comes for a little visit

Darian's play

Darian was in a school play and was not shy at all, she melted my heart as I watched her singing at the top her lungs! the pictures aren't so good, however the video captured it all!! The best part was that Riley observed her big sister on stage, and so when it came time for her own performance, she really understood what it was all about...read the next blog for that update!!!

Riley's Christmas concert

Riley had her first Christmas concert at school. Thanks to the moral support from her big sister, she was able to over come her stage fright. In fact, the 2 Ebert girls stole the show!!!