Day 8 - 2 January - Cruising the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf (again :))

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Sunrise

Cruising today :)


Fabulous dinner at Jacques tonight!!! My favorite so far!! Dover sole sauteed with lemon and caper butter... some veggies and a glass of Far Niente Chardonnay!

YUMMY



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