Sandy Blues, a Beach on the Arabian Seaside

This scene depicts what you might expect to see on the Arabian Peninsula – lots of blue sky and lots of sand.

Hot ‘n’ dry ‘n’ stony

Situated on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula, the country of Oman is mostly desert, with only sparse vegetation. In fact, much of the interior is covered with gravel desert, making it a not-very-alluring destination for a day’s outing. Only with the summer monsoon rains does the greenery become even a bit lush.

Sandy ‘n’ blue

The environment on the coastal plains, however, can be much more inviting and pleasant. Certain areas along the coast are lined with coconut palms and a variety of shrubs. And, inevitably, there are the long, expansive beaches, such as this one just outside the capital Muscat.

Here, the blue sky and the tan rocks, the blue water and the sandy beach – all contrast pleasantly, providing an ideal place to relax and cool down from the region’s merciless heat.