Sharquiya at Sunrise

The following dawn, we drove from our accommodation further into the desert to catch the first light of the day.

It was every bit as stunning as the sunset from the previous evening, except chillier until the sun had emerged above the horizon, but hot drinks were available! A very welcome fire had been lit and a pot of karak chai was brewing while camels sat waiting patiently (not for the brew though).   This is a very popular drink in Oman, a rich mixture of Assam, cinnamon, cardamom, milk and not a little sugar.

The Omani desert really was an experience I will never forget!