Its has been a difficult summer for many in Britain – but travelling with Oman Air from Gatwick shows – many clouds do have silver-linings and rain’s of course is the green mosaic of the sub-urban countryside.

Oman Air’s flight into Muscat was moving off from its bay early and kindly they called the last 3 passengers by name; mine included. Fortunately, Gatwick is not Heathrow and distance that was signed at 20 minutes actually was  around 5. The meal included Tamarind Sorbet;  Tamarind by ‘Al Nabil’ is probably my favourite drink (its usually only availably during Ramadhan unfortunately)

and Lamb Rack, which was generously garnished with thyme; the flavor, excellent though a bit overcooked to my taste, though Omanis would disagree as they expect well-cooked meat.

After a long day I was delighted that we landing ahead of schedule into a warm Muscat night – home .

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