Where do two friends go who are stressed out with impending moves, busy schedules, and just life in general? Why, they go to the Al Bustan, hotel to queens, presidents, diplomats, and VIP's, for high tea! This is a beautiful hotel right on the water just outside Mutrah, the original port, trading center and town of Muscat. Oman is very closely tied to the British culture through its history, so it's no wonder that the premiere hotel in town would offer a great high tea! And it did NOT disappoint!
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| Wanda enjoying the ambiance of the lounge/lobby. |
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| Beautiful. large fountain in the middle of the lounge. |
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The lobby is very tall--at least 3 or 4 stories high, surrounded
by these beautiful columns and intricate woodwork. |
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| The inside of the dome at the top. |
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| We started our tea off with cups of hot chocolate--some of the best I've ever had! |
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Tea strainer for loose tea and the little plate to set it on. I must confess that
Wanda and I had to look at it closely to figure out what it was for at first! |
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| Our tea setting. We each got our own little pot of hot tea. |
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| Our tea consisted of scones, finger sandwiches and petite desserts. |
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| I even tried the tuna sushi rolls! And they were surprisingly good! |
Wanda and I enjoying our tea!
Mission accomplished! This was a great place to relax, unwind, and forget about our cares for a few hours one afternoon! Too bad more of life isn't taken as leisurely and enjoyable as this!
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