Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Monday, 17 May 2010
Transportation in Oman pt 1
For those who want to travel in Oman, private car is the main way. Oman has many car rental offices [maybe I should list a few links?---when I have more time] and an international driver's liscense can get you a ride. For those staying a bit longer, most countries can easily convert an existing license into an Omani one. Check out the Oman ROP website [link I'll put here eventually]. If you don't have a lisence but want one you have to have a resident's card and then go down to your local ROP office for a learning guide. Then you hire an instructor (those are those white cars with the red and white strips---lol, no newbies, they are not taxis!!!!).
The next most common way is by private taxi. Taxis here are either shared (the fare will be thus reduced) or completely private. The fare is negotiated before you get in so don't be afraid to tell the driver what you want to pay and walk away if he doesn't agree for a cheaper taxi. Tip for women traveling alone (sit in the backseat). Taxis are generally white with orange on them and they are only driven by Omanis. You can wave down a taxi from the side of the road and there are taxi stands.A more affordable option is the taxi bus, between one area and another, ie from Madinat Qaboos to Ghubra, the fair is only 100 baisa (R.O 0.100), which is shared between many people. Hit the door to let your driver know you want off or say stop here, but these buses may have set routes and stops so ask if they can take you to where you are going first.
Omani Women's Traditional Clothing for Formal Occasions
In case you were interested in purchasing some Omani traditional clothing (if you're in Oman there are easier ways) than I found this website for you http://dar-aluons.com/des.htm and I think you can purchase by email dar.al-uons@hotmail.com or phone (00968) 99742058
for the gallery follow this link http://dar-aluons.com/azea.htm
Friday, 14 May 2010
Out of Town Guests
Weddings are a time when families get together. Many travel great distances to be with the bride and groom on their special day. Imagine how they would feel if they receive a “Welcoming basket” with many helpful goodies like. How much you spend is entirely up to you. You can be as lavish as you like, although simply giving a bottle of water and a plate of homemade cookies will let your wedding guests know you care. Consider including items that are reflective of your wedding location. Use your wedding welcome baskets as a creative way to tie everything together & introduce guests, many of them visiting for the first time, to Perth.
Here are some ideas:
Map of Perth
Phone number of taxis, contact numbers of family members
Itinerary of your wedding activities
Sun hat
Sun cream
Things to do and things to see around Perth
Vouchers
Nearest hairdressers for the Ladies
Sweets
Bottle of wine
.........and do not forget the kids. Give them each a basket filled with goodies to entertain them at the wedding and the parents will love you.
All photos are from Kate Parker Weddings
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Another Style of Javanese Wedding Dress
Here is another style of Javanese wedding dress. Java is an main island in Indonesia. The people in Java has high value culture including wedding dresses. The pictures shows one of the various styles of Javanese wedding dress which is very popular in Java. Look at more traditional wedding dress below:
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