EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Turtle Season Morning in Sur
from Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi · host Salim Al Balushi
Salim wakes before dawn for a quiet morning at Ras al Jinz, watches the last hatchlings reach the sea, and explores the working fish souq and the Fatah Al Khair dhow. A reflection on the season of turtles and the trade that built Sur. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Sur Fish Souq, Dhow Factory (Al Ayjah), Al Ayjah Lighthouse, Khor Al Batah bridge, jabl e kashmir restaurant, Sur old quarter, Sur Maritime Museum. Covered: turtle nesting and hatchling season, fish souq and seafood economy, dhow construction and maritime heritage, old town architecture, Sur cost of living, Sur daily rhythms. Chapters:00:00 Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve02:48 Market04:38 Khor Al Batah bridge06:33 Al Ayjah Lighthouse07:52 Old town street09:57 Sur Maritime Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #RasAlJinz #TurtleSeason #OmanTravel #DhowBuilding #OldSur #AlAyjah #OmanCoast #BirdWatching #OmanMaritime #SurFishMarket #IndianOceanTrade #OmanHistory #SlowTravel #GulfTravel #OmanVlog #SeaTurtles https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/
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