Normal for winter in Oman; 28 Celsius in the day, dropping to 16 Celsius at night. Winds are gentle in the early morning, steadily increasing during the day as the sun heats the ground.
Camels! Foxes, turtles, dolphins and countless fish and bird species.
This morning, I saw six beautiful flamingos flying over my kayak.
The sea is steadily turning green as we approach the area of upwelling and prolific phytoplankton bloom that supports the marine ecosystem here.