Perhaps one of the more unexpected flowers in Oman is the Desert Rose ‘Adenium obesum. Though generally considered to flower in May or September – I found a surprising number flowering at the start of March throughout its range.

Earlier I enjoyed a visit into Samharam where excavations are continuing by the University of Pisa . Sylvia, one of the University’s team. was kind in sparing her time to give an overview of this seasons excavations.