denachtenmai - interesting pics! Reminiscent of a Salalah - Sharjah trip from K'sar in a 'Pig' in '58. Shortly after arrival came the rains - about 20 year's worth , all at once! Airfield out of action for 10 days.I note the 'upmarket' living quarters in your photos - ours were cosiderably less modern but did incorporate the blessed aircon - something which K'sar deemed unnecessary!!