Beautiful Switzerland...

Don't we just suit the Swiss culture?
View of Zurich from the Limmat River.

For our last trip together before the baby comes along, we went to Zurich, Switzerland. We have decided that this country would be the perfect place to settle down and retire. What a beautiful country, so green, so relaxing and such fresh air. No one seems to be in a hurry, yet everything gets done on time and very organized. It was so nice to see a place where the people truely take pride in where they live and strive to keep it clean and ultimately spectacular! Here are a few shots of us and some of the things we saw on our way...We travelled from Zurich to Luzern and then on to Engelberg, a town at the base of the Alps. At Engelberg we got on a rotating gondala that took us to the top of the mountain. Amazing view, but REALLY cold!!!

In the Swiss Alps

The revolving gondala to the top of the Alps.
At the top...and freezing to death!
Kissing in a cave in the Ice Palace.
This picture is dedicated to Grandma B...we found a Swiss Chalet Restaurant!

Camel Races

Where are we supposed to go??? The starting line....
A very determined camel trying to please the master!

Last week we went to the traditional past-time of camel racing here in Doha. I really don't know how to begin to explain how it all works, or how unbelievably crazy it is. But I will try....First we drove 30 km out of Doha to a little town we like to call Camel Town. Everywhere you look you see camels and hundreds of them. All year round they are roaming around and are also rode to keep in shape for the up coming races. The race track itself is relatively normal, like a horse track. You have a line up of 20 or more camels and instead of a jockey riding them, they have been attached with a little robot that sits on top. This robot is remote controlled to whip the camel for faster speeds! On the left side of the track you have the trucks with the cameras and camera men and along with them you have the guys controlling the robots in their Landcruisers. All are moving around the track as the camels are running. Then on the right side of the track you have us, the spectators. Now imagine this, 40 - 50 Landcruiser SUVs driving around the track, weaving in and out of each other trying to keep up with the lead camel. Luckily the speeds are only 40kph or else it would be life threatening. We went around for about 6 races and made it out with no scratches. Though we did see a few bumps and a fender ripped off of another guys SUV. When it was all over and we decided to go, we were all exhausted (the camels probably more considering it is 40 degrees out) mostly from the adeneline rush you get from the other drivers! It is a must see if you come to Doha! And mostly because you would never believe or understand fully without seeing with your own eyes!!!

A local camel trainer, Dan and Amy hoping the camel doesn't spit on us! Nice airconditioning while watching the camels racing!

"So when are you coming to watch us race??"

Danielito at 29 weeks!

Here is Danielito's picture. I forgot to add it! If you can see what is happening, he is actually trying to suck on his little hand! Also looks like he is running out of space in there. It is neat to see how they grow. It was only a couple months ago where he was doing summer saults. Not anymore!!!

29 Weeks

Here I am at 29 weeks already! Time is sure flying! I have some pictures of the hospital where I have been going. Eat your heart out ladies! It is a pretty sweet place to go for appointments. Feels like a fancy hotel! And not because of the nice hospital decor, but I am having mixed feelings about having my baby in Canada. It will be weird to have to see another Dr. after having the same one for 7 months and then get used to some of the different techniques that go on as well. I am happy to be close to friends and family though. That will make all the newness well worth it!

Here I am getting ready for my ultrasound, my bigger belly and my little boy's squished up face. He was so cute this morning. He kept moving around and trying to get his little hand in his mouth. We were able to see him move his mouth with sucking motions too....really cool! Everything is good, he is healthy, has all his fingers and toes and other important parts. His brain and heart look good and he is normal for size and weight gain! Also my placenta has moved up into it's proper location which has been a bit of a concern for awhile, but now we are all good and ready to have this baby!!!