In January, my parents came out for their second visit. As we'd visited most of the key attractions around Muscat the last time they were here, we decided to explore a bit further afield.
We decided to visit the fort and hot springs of Nakhal, which are about an hour's drive from Muscat. The fort itself was pretty easy to find, but the hot springs were slightly more elusive. Although commonly called Nakhal hot springs, they are also known as Al Thawarah springs, which we only found out later. Al Thawrah derives from the Arabic word to "boil", but fortunately the waters weren't boiling.
Whilst the water in the stream itself was pleasantly warm, there was a concrete bath with a small waterfall. Mum was brave enough to tackle the slippery rocks, whilst Dad stuck to the edge.
After enjoying the lush scenery and the free pedicure from the small fish in the stream, nibbling at our feet, we headed back down the road to the fort.
Oman has many forts, but Nakhal fort has to be one of the most impressive. It's not clear when the fort was built, but it is believed to be more than 1,500 years ago.
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