Had our muesli on the deck this morning and have all decided this will be a relaxing day in preparation for our “dune bashing” and “Bedouin tent camp out” tomorrow. David is doing just a great job driving through all the off road tracts. As long as he has his “black tea” he says he’s fine. Leslie’s over to the Sr. Bosch’s for computer work and David, Roger and I off to the bank to exchange riyals back into dollars. Home for lunch and over to the Al Bustan for use of the gym and just relaxing by the pool. The first thing they do at the hotel is once you’ve found your perfect spot the pool guys bring you over a cooler with cold waters, herb scented washcloths and a soft delicate spray to cool one down. Later in the afternoon they came by with varied flavors of shebert..we are truly spoiled at this point! Tonight Cecelia is preparing an Asian dinner for us at the Sr. Bosch’s Villa. Just as we arrived at the Bosch’s, General Jamie Gordon had just come over to introduce himself as their new neighbor. He is the newly appointed British General to Oman. Very personable and enthusiastic over his new assignment. Cecelia’s dinner was superb. Over and beyond! Presentation appealing and delectable. Salad of fresh veggies, “bitter gourd with tuna” (it is bitter but lessens as it cooks, olive oil & fresh tuna enhances the flavor) green mango salad, sautéed eggplant served with caramelized onions, pansit noodles with tofu, Cornish hen with plum sauce, cranberry slices with fresh orange segments, naan bread served with the monthly allotment of the Bosch wine. Dessert of banana plantain with jack fruit, chocolate bundt cake with vanilla ice cream. Absolutely Delicious. There were eight of us with Paul and Cecelia, Don and Eloise and the four of us. Don especially enjoyed himself this evening which was wonderful to see along with Eloise by his side.
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