Opening night!
We were lucky that the last night of our trip was also the first night of the Khareef Festival. The Khareef Festival celebrates the monsoon rains that make Salalah such a desirable summer destination.
photo by Sarah
We were ready to celebrate and by celebrate, I mean, eat. Check out our carnival treats below. (Not pictured: the multiple schwarmas and falafels we consumed upon arrival.)
The highlights of the festival were for sure the firework shows (yep, more than one!)…
the traditional parade…
those are incense burners on the ladies’ heads, photo by Sarah
and the very amusing (free) circus. Can you spot Skylar?
photo by Sarah
photo by Skylar
Bright and early the next morning we made the drive back to Abu Dhabi. It only took 12 hours! (Definitely worth it.)
Sixth trip to Oman, hallas!*
xo, jill
*hallas = finished
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