In April 2006, some BSP members and friends visited Oman, the land of frankincense and roses. Here are their stories...
 
 

Thursday 6th April 2006	Arrival in Muscat, visits to cultural museum and Muttrah Souk
Friday 7th April 2006	Breakfast with dolphins, Friday 'Brunch', Omani cultural exchange afternoon, followed by Sabco Centre
Saturday 8th April 2006	Visit to the Grand Mosque, the Nakhal Fort and the Amouage Factory + Shop
Sunday 9th April 2006	Visit to Jebel Akhdar, the 'Green Mountain', to see the roses
Monday 10th April 2006	Return via Nizwa and Souks, flight to Salalah, in the Dhofar region
Tuesday 11th April 2006	Visit to the Frankincense Forest, Khor Rouri and the Frankincense Souk, Salalah
Wednesday 12th April 2006	Return to Muscat, 'last minute' shopping

 

Oman: A Perfumer's Dream	Diary of a perfume extravaganza in Oman by Rhona Wells
Tuesday 11th April 2006	Transcription of description of the harvesting of frankincense by Stan Owen
Wednesday 12th April 2006	Description of the Sensory Memories by John Ayres

 

The Scents of Oman Gallery   Other Oman related Links: http://www.oman-travel.co.uk/ Scents of Place - Frankincense in Oman

A great deal of thanks must go to Rhona Wells for organizing this visit. A fantastic and memorable time was had by us all!

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