How Omanis go to the beach

At weekend (on Friday) we drove to Al Sawadi beach, southern direction of Muscat. On the way we had a photo stop at Barka.

And we met some camels on the way.

After having delicious lunch at Al Sawadi Resort & Spa Hotel restaurant we arrived at the beach. Something that always makes me sad here is how little the locals care about their beautiful surroundings and nature. There is rubbish in many places (goats love to gather around rubbish pins and eat) and when you go to the beach the locals always drive on the beach sand, "the closer the better". It was same in Al Sawadi beach, cars driving forth and back, creating an imaginary highway while some families enjoying picnic between all that traffic or playing soccer. No chance for laid back time when you always have to watch out the cars.