A little bit more of Oman...

The first four images were all taken inside the Nizwa Souk. The wonderful thing about the souks in Oman vs. the Dubai and Sharjah Souks is that almost everyone working behind the counter is Omani. This goes for so much of Oman, in general. While you'll occasionally come across an Indian or Nepali waiter, many clerks and shopkeepers are average Joes making a living. The fourth image shows dowry chests sold in the souk. The final image was taken from the Nizwa fort. Notice the meeting of old and new architecture.