The mom of the triplets told me that she heard the police sirens and speakers clearing the beach at 7am. So at 8am it was very quiet and when we left around 9.30am there was no police yet. I think they went for a big breakfast or so... Anyway, the kids had a good swim and the man in the picture had his work out! I have seen him before and love that he uses 2 bricks for his exercises!
Oh and here in Oman they love their green grass! Where ever they can they have grass and it is maintained really well (sprinklers and being cut regularly)
Beautiful capture and composition. May I question why the police wanted to clear the beach - was it because of lockdown? Very difficult to keep the grass green here and it must be the same in Oman, or, perhaps, even worse because of the high temperatures. I water my patch at least 3 to 4 times a week.
Great capture of the chap exercising on the edge of the shadow.
Is the water that’s used for the grass desalinated or fresh? Also interested in Dione’s question.
I never expected it to be so green! That must take a lot of work. How interesting about the beach clearing.......I wonder what was going on. Lovely silhouette of this hard working chap!
How interesting! So were the sirens because they were telling people to leave the beach? Some beaches here are closed because some people can’t socially distance.
@sangwann@wakelys@casablanca@onewing@louannwarren a answer your questions. Yes, clearing the beach has to do with the Covid-19 measurements. It is still not going well here in Oman with between 1000 and 2000 new cases a day.
The more noise the police use, the quicker people leave... But especially the locals are getting used to the police presence and although fines go up, they are not always willing to cooperate.
Because there is a religious holiday coming up from July 25th - August 8th there will be a stricter "lock down". What exactly is involved is unclear (some gets lost in translations) but nobody is supposed to be out between 7pm and 6am. However, it seems that during the day shops will be open (just in case I plan to do a big grocery run on Friday).
With regards to the green grass. This and gardens are watered daily, if not twice a day. I'm not sure if it is "brackish" water or normal water. I'm now interested to know too and will taste it next time I see the sprinklers in action.
Temperature - it is quite hot here, but I expected worse. You will see nobody running, but exercising like this man does or walking is ok, especially at the beach where there is some wind. My indoor/outdoor thermometer (birthday present) tells me that the day time temperature the last 2 months in the shade has been between 38C/100F and the 40C/104F. The coolest night was 30.7C/87F, but average is 32.2C/90F
@ingrid01 Mama Mia, that's hot!!! Wilting English rose here, out for the count and hiding in the fridge if it hits above 24ºC lol!
Interesting about the Lockdown. Lots of countries are trying to keep beaches clear to limit infections. Personally, I think the beach isn't the issue, just anywhere that people refuse to sensibly socially distance is the problem. Must be very hard to be in Government anywhere in the world through this crisis - all trying to handle something they didn't expect and have to play "catch up" to conquer.
I am intrigued about the water........probably normal, but you never know! Thanks for the info.
Is the water that’s used for the grass desalinated or fresh? Also interested in Dione’s question.
The more noise the police use, the quicker people leave... But especially the locals are getting used to the police presence and although fines go up, they are not always willing to cooperate.
Because there is a religious holiday coming up from July 25th - August 8th there will be a stricter "lock down". What exactly is involved is unclear (some gets lost in translations) but nobody is supposed to be out between 7pm and 6am. However, it seems that during the day shops will be open (just in case I plan to do a big grocery run on Friday).
With regards to the green grass. This and gardens are watered daily, if not twice a day. I'm not sure if it is "brackish" water or normal water. I'm now interested to know too and will taste it next time I see the sprinklers in action.
Temperature - it is quite hot here, but I expected worse. You will see nobody running, but exercising like this man does or walking is ok, especially at the beach where there is some wind. My indoor/outdoor thermometer (birthday present) tells me that the day time temperature the last 2 months in the shade has been between 38C/100F and the 40C/104F. The coolest night was 30.7C/87F, but average is 32.2C/90F
Interesting about the Lockdown. Lots of countries are trying to keep beaches clear to limit infections. Personally, I think the beach isn't the issue, just anywhere that people refuse to sensibly socially distance is the problem. Must be very hard to be in Government anywhere in the world through this crisis - all trying to handle something they didn't expect and have to play "catch up" to conquer.
I am intrigued about the water........probably normal, but you never know! Thanks for the info.