Rain In The Desert – On The Frankincense Trail In Oman
Tis the season. With Christmas just behind us and as the New Year sees the Middle East plunged in crisis, our thoughts wander to the meaning of the Magi’s gifts to the holy infant — gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In August 2014, I had the opportunity to visit southern Oman to discover the fascinating origins of frankincense. Here’s the story.