Desert Challenge 2007, Liwa

So Diederik & Louise came to visit and we took them up to Liwa, there where the big dunes are. Luckily this coincided with the UAE Desert Challenge which is sort of like a test run for the guys that will be doing the Paris to Dakar rally. I'm so glad we went, what a sight! We were early and parked on a dune to wait for the riders to come through and have breakfast, some things that happened while we waited:

base camp:

the k-man:

Gideon then decided we weren't at the right place, so we took off to find where the bikes will come past and we were just in time. Taken VERY quickly out of the car window:

And here's some more from the better vantage point where we eventually parked:

and then the trucks came!!!

and THEN the police came to say hallo, how cool is this shot? Gids took the camera up the hill and just as he was coming back down he saw the chopper and snapped away

 

Totally cool!! So, if anyone's interested, round about October next year we're going camping at Liwa to watch the whole race, it's still a bit warm that time of year but it should be quite an experience.

We had a lovely visit with Diederik and Louise and she decided to discover that she's pregnant, while with us! So special! So we have a new pregnant fairy in the family and as far as I know she and baba is doing quite well (HINT HINT you two, LOL!)

We then had a small breather, before Chantel's parents arrived for their visit over christmas. More later, I still need to process those pictures, but I can tell you, I got spoiled rotten and the K-man quite enjoyed his first christmas too. I'm now thinking of what to do for his birthday, which is only EIGHT days away!!!! I can't actually believe how the time flew. He's growing up really fast now and does something new everyday, the latest is to stick his tongue out, rather hysterical :)

Here's a video of him the other day, giggling away at Gideon making funny noises.

 

much love to all