The Weight of a Dhow and the Wait for Rain

On day five in Sur, Salim traces a falaj to its end, watches the hull of a dhow take shape in the Al Ayjah yard, and reflects on waiting — for turtles, for rain, for a resident card — over cheap karak and grilled fish. ☕ 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 21 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Ayjah dhow yard, Khor Al Batah bridge, Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Bilad Sur, Sur Corniche, Al Ayjah Lighthouse, Wadi Shab. Covered: falaj water channels, dhow building craft, green turtle nesting, Sur cost of living, resident card registration, Sur cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Khor Al Batah bridge01:04 Harbour02:12 Boatyard04:10 Bilad Sur06:09 Night07:28 Beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #OmanTravel #RasAlJinz #GreenTurtles #DhowBuilding #OmanCoast #TravelOman #AshSharqiyah #OmanHistory #SeafoodOman #SlowTravel #MiddleEastTravel #OmanVisa #ExpatLife #AlAyjah #SurCorniche https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/