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Oman
Jun 12, 2017 10:55:21 GMT -5
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Post by agentf on Jun 12, 2017 10:55:21 GMT -5
Interesting but useful timing last night for a travelogue by American chef Anthony Bourdain on Oman. Bourdain epitomizes the guy who's pretty much lived it all, been around the block several times and to hear him speak in awe of the desert lifestyle was particularly touching. It's no wonder he liked the kind of rugged cooking, the spices and the peaceful inspiration of the sand dunes. He couldn't believe the level of friendly hospitality he encountered and he praised the place highly. Maybe more Americans need to make a stop, go on a picnic and gaze out to the horizon a bit...and broaden theirs?
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Oman
Jun 13, 2017 8:01:49 GMT -5
Post by mrszinck on Jun 13, 2017 8:01:49 GMT -5
Link does not work for me - but I saw that he is also on Netflix. I'm looking for it this weekend ... thanks!
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Oman
Jun 28, 2017 8:10:32 GMT -5
Post by agentf on Jun 28, 2017 8:10:32 GMT -5
It's on the Parts Unknown website I think. The YouTube video was removed. Probably copyright stuff. It also showed city and resort life, not just desert life btw. It was very enlightening, especially when that culture can be so hard to get a read on sometimes. But if I ever do end up near there, I'd love to visit or sail on the gulf. One fine day... Link does not work for me - but I saw that he is also on Netflix. I'm looking for it this weekend ... thanks!
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Oman
Jan 11, 2020 13:05:33 GMT -5
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Post by agentf on Jan 11, 2020 13:05:33 GMT -5
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Oman
Jan 12, 2020 9:49:08 GMT -5
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Post by agentf on Jan 12, 2020 9:49:08 GMT -5
Everyone has converged to offer condolences first among which Prince Charles and the Emir of Qatar. QE2 has sent a heartfelt message as well. African kings and even Nicolas Sarkozy were there. An interesting thing to point out is that Oman follows a more ancient form of Islam, that probably gives them the vantage point of understanding the natural differences between the two more famous branches and being able to broker peace.
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Oman
Jan 13, 2020 19:54:21 GMT -5
Post by agentf on Jan 13, 2020 19:54:21 GMT -5
A nice tribute:
The new leader has received almost everyone by now, including King Salman and the UAE leaders today.
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Oman
Jan 16, 2020 9:50:30 GMT -5
Post by agentf on Jan 16, 2020 9:50:30 GMT -5
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Oman
Mar 30, 2020 8:38:51 GMT -5
Post by agentf on Mar 30, 2020 8:38:51 GMT -5
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Oman
Aug 20, 2020 11:51:49 GMT -5
Post by agentf on Aug 20, 2020 11:51:49 GMT -5
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Oman
Dec 15, 2021 14:59:38 GMT -5
Post by agentf on Dec 15, 2021 14:59:38 GMT -5
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Oman
Dec 29, 2022 19:52:41 GMT -5
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Post by agentf on Dec 29, 2022 19:52:41 GMT -5
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