Update 1: December 2010

How long has it been since we've written on this blog! It must be because of the unfortunate paradox that the more there is to write about, the less time you take to actually do it. So here is just a quick series of updates, starting with the main events of December 2010.

Gideon's parents came for a visit, and with them we celebrated St. Nicholas.

Being by ourselves in the time between family visits, we made an exciting trip through the canyon of Wadi Bani Auf, with camping in a desolated spot, having coffee with a rather extended Omani family, and seeing one of the most beautiful places of Oman, the village of Bilad Sayt.

Then, Marike's parents came over, and we went on several outings and enjoyed each other's company...

Not much later, Matilda's uncle and auntie Michiel and Vivian joined us and we celebrated Christmas together. With them, we explored new and known parts of Oman, including a turtle beach and the desert, where we welcomed the new year.