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Now that internet seems stronger here are the pictures that didn’t load on previous post about Sir Bani Yas. QAE. QAE’s version of Half Moon Cay.

Today we are visiting Sir Bani Yas a 32 sq. mile island off the coast of United Arab Emerites on the Persian Gulf. The Sheikh purchased the island and developed it into a 17,000 animal Game Preserve along with a couple luxury resorts, kayaking, bicycling and beautiful beaches. Our ship hauled a ton of supplies off the ship and provided us with a great beach BBQ lunch. Tomorrow we visit UAE’s main city Abu Dhabi. It has been a very memorable day. The animals appeared to be very well taken care of. Being a desert island they receive some supplemented food and plenty of watering spots. Thanks for the reports and post. Bruce We have a real weak signal so most of pictures just won’t load. Will try later.

Elisabeth’s contract ends in Barcelona. She is a great HD.

Saw Lee tonight he gets off in South Hampton in June so a few days after many of us World Voyagers disembark in Barcelona.

We all do it sooner or later.

A beautiful night and setting, sunset with a following full moon.

This morning we transversed the Arabian Sea and just awhile ago entered the Straits Of Hormuz and will be sailing in the Persian Gulf. Lots of oilers and super oilers sightings today. Our visit to Muscat, Oman yesterday showed a beautiful modern city that was as clean as Singapore. Eighty-five per cent of population owns their own house and the rest rent. Over 80% attend college. After driving we drove three hours through desert like mountainous terrain where we rode up rugged dirt roads to the highest mountain in Oman and what was Oman’s version of our Grand Canyon. Very dramatic. We also visited a market and ancient fort. At the market we sampled many different flavored dates, spices and bought some high quality saffron and my hat and dishdasha robe which went over very well when I wore it at last night’s White Night party and buffet. Another evening of dinner under the stars tonight. Headed to another lecture. Thanks for report and post. Bruce

When in Oman you get to play the Sultan for a day. It also works seeing tonight is White Night dinner and party onboard.

Just arriving Muscat, Oman. Not one but two Royal yachts!

I’ll ask him but I would expect that he will be taking a break after the World Voyage ends in Barcelona June 9.. He’s been on since January and has done a fantastic job.

Good morning/evening. The Indian Ocean remains calm. The Indian Festival and buffet was a huge success and was appreciated by all. Many of the guest were wearing some beautiful Indian designed clothing. Another great sea day with trivia and lectures. Enjoyed a nice lunch in MDR followed by a long refreshing nap. Tomorrow we visit Muscat, Oman followed by Sir Bani Yas, UAE. Tonight we will dine in Discoveries MDR and will skip the guest illusionist act. With the time day difference and touring during port days it’s been difficult staying fully up to date on what’s been happing to all our Daily subscribers. Regardless for those with medical or other issues your in my thoughts and prayers. @kazuSo happy to hear you are going cruising. Have a great weekend everyone. Bruce

We had been told in advance and many guest bought Indian clothing at our stops in previous ports. I wore a shirt I bought in Singapore.

Oh my goodness tonight’s Indian Festival and Buffet by the pool on Onward on the Arabian Sea is going to be so special.

Oh my this is going to be a special evening. Just setting up.

Onward is presently at sea for two consecutive days before our next port Muscat, Oman. Tonight the culinary team is preparing a huge Indian Buffet pool side and they have been decorating all day. Tonight ships orchestra along with Eric and ship’s dancer and singers will perform a brand new production featuring the Tony’s. Our side trip to Taj Mahal was a great experience minus some airline delays. Some pics of around the Taj and the lavish buffet at a five star hotel in Agra. We were all pretty worn after getting up at 4 AM and getting back to ship at 2:00 AM the following day. Life is fantastic on the Onward and we are all awaiting to see what it will be like after Dubai and our detour around Africa. Closely watching current conflicts and whether we can make it to Dubai.