Salalah Khareef Opening Show

Last night I was watching the Salalah Khareef Festival Opening Ceremony on TV. What a great experience! I have to say that it didn't quite have the militant precision of say, the Chinese Olympic Opening Ceremony (understatement) but it was great entertainment value nonetheless. Lots of colours, music, shiny costumes, strange stage props and A LOT of make-up! (I shan't comment too much on the obvious lip-syncing). I feel it was a little bit chaotic but it did look like fun. I must buy a ticket next year : )

Intermission

Once again I'm in sunny Salalah...actually I was hoping it would be a little less sunny but although there are some gigantic clouds looming over the mountains, it's still HOT. Bring on khareef! While here I'm having a good think about topics to write about. I've yet to rave about one of my favourite subjects, women's rights. It will be coming though! Also reading Plato's Symposium although I'm not sure I dare attempt to discuss that!