Muscat Moments 12 - # 8/2011

Take pity on Menton DP where the sunshine has disappeared and the grey clouds reign.


Here is the fishermen's beach at Sur, 2/12 hrs south of Muscat.  There is also a dhow construction yard building dhows to the traditonal designs that are still perfect for modern-day cargo trading in the region.

Never throw anything away - # 08/25

Here's an in depth look at the busy yard where the barges are maintained and converted. It seems to be extremely busy. I love places like this and could not resist taking this photo.

AND................there are more! Won't that be nice?

Recycling: heavy industrial grade - # 287

The old tug will eventually be refitted and made as good as new. The Twickenham side of the river has a lively boat repair industry. Across on the Richmond bank you can see the canoe sheds from which the stars of recent photos have been launched.

Today's photo is late. I've been in the loft doubling the thickness of insulation. Yuck! The face mask was quite black when I came out and undressed. So, I'm glad that wore it. I don't want to go back again, ever!