He really enjoyed interacting with Margaux as he didn't really anticipate what a proper kid she would be, compared to the almost walking, not talking little girl that he spent time with the previous Christmas.
After taking a little while to warm to him, Margaux enjoyed spending time in his arms and playing with him. He loved her sense of recklessness and she loved his height when it came the throwing her in the air! James also got a tiny taste of parenthood while feeding and bathing her, both of which they seemed to enjoy.
Much to the delight, surprise, and amusement of everyone we came upon - especially the locals - James had a Pakistani outfit tailored and bought an Omani hat, which he wore everywhere.
We spent some quality time at home and explored some of the sights of Muscat (including the Muttrah Souq, where James tried on an Omani dress and turban, pictured above) before Thomas took a couple of days off work and we had a very memorable Christmas exploring some of the Wahabi Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid (a wadi is a valley found in Asia, the Middle East, and some part of Africa that is usually dry except in the wet season) a few hours' drive from our home.
Our first day trip, though, was the stunning Bimah Sinkhole, where the others had a paddle and I was a happy observer. James took the opportunity to dive into the water from a natural ledge half-way up the internal side of the hole, while Thomas and Margaux spotted little fish in the shallows.
We then geared ourselves up for a two-night sojourn in the desert...
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