Journey to Jabal Al Akhdar

On Saturday we went on a day trip with Jason's parents to a mountain about two and a half hours outside Muscat. The mountain is called Jabal Al Akhdar (which means the Green Mountain). This name actually refers to the mountainous area surrounding the Sayq Plateau, which is 2000m above sea level. It is called the Green Mountain because of the terraced gardens and orchards. Most of the mountain is quite arid, but is still greener than the surrounding smaller mountains and low lands. The area is also renowned for its fascinating geology and extremely rugged geography.

Views on our way up to Jabal Al Akhdar





Views from the top of the plateau







Views of a dry wadi (creek bed) and small dam




Drying laundry the energy efficient way



Local houses




I want some picnic lunch too!




More views from the plateau





Terraced gardens and orchards