Adventures in Asia: Nizwa, Oman

We carried on from Bahrain yesterday and arrived in Muscat, Oman late. We rented a car and spent the night in Muscat and then drove up to Nizwa this morning.

Adventures in Asia: Bahrain

We are on our way from Iraq to Oman, but managed a stopover in Bahrain along the way.

Adventures in Asia: Kufa, Iraq

The Great Mosque in Kufa dates from the 670s, so is one of the oldest in the world.

Adventures in Asia: Imam Ali Shrine, Najaf, Iraq

I have never seen as much gold as I saw today at the Imam Ali shrine.

Adventures in Asia: Najaf Cemetery, Iraq

The cemetery in Najaf is the largest in the world.

Adventures in Asia: Karbala, Iraq

After lunch we went to the holy city of Karbala.

Adventures in Asia: Babylon, Iraq

We spent last night in Najaf and this morning we drove to Babylon.