
If you enlarge the photo you will see two bugs feeding on the flower.
Photo by Bob |

A dragonfly resting on someone's knee. Photo by Bob |

Heading down the falaj, the gorge on the left. Photo by Bob |

Water cascading through the falaj in the oasis. A dog in the distance. Photo
by Bob |

A delicate bloom. Photo by Bob |

The steep slopes of the gorge at Subaitna. Photo by Jerry |

The tourists resting on the path along the edge of the oasis. Photo by
Jerry |

Reflection in the reservoir in the oasis. Photo by Jerry |

A view of some of the abandoned houses in the village. Photo by Jerry |

The stunning gorge at Subaitna. Photo by Jerry |

The winding falaj clinging to the slopes of the mountain. Photo by Jerry |

The gorge narrows as we approach the weir. Photo by Jerry |

The 'swimming hole' where the mountain stream is diverted to the falaj. Photo
by Jerry |

The footing is tricky at some place along the falaj. Photo by Jerry |

Spikey flowers gone to seed. Photo by Jerry |

The view downstream as we approach the village. Photo by Jerry |

A falaj distributing fresh water to the oasis. Photo by Jerry |

Water cascading from one level to another. Photo by Jerry |

Another view of the cascading water. Photo by Jerry |

Some of the abandoned terraces. Photo by Jerry |

A toad clinging to the edge of the falaj, waiting for the tourists to leave. Photo
by Bob |

Most of the plants were in full flower, enjoying the mild winter weather |