Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Swiss National Holiday Celebration




He loves to play with his siblings.  Occasionally, the feeling is mutual


Last Sunday the Ottawa Valley Swiss Club celebrated Switzerland's ripe old 723rd birthday.  I'm thinking she's looking pretty good for her age - having managed to keep four distinct entities (German, French, Italian, Romansh) content and cooperative within confining borders is something I have a little bit of experience doing too; and I gotta say, you either let it age you into a premature grave, or it keeps you young.  I'd like to think we have both taken the latter approach.  There are days, however....

In any case, for the first time in many years, we were able to participate.  And although we didn't stay long and the weather was unsettled, we had a great time and are looking forward to even more fun next year.  We also get another wear out of their traditional Swiss costumes - thank you again, Uncle Alois and Aunt Alice!


Turns out, Malcolm is a weisswurst fanatic


Being that everyone was in constant motion, this was the best group shot we could manage


Doing some... not so traditional... dancing


Malcolm sidles up to the unsuspecting strudel


Mmmmm... tasty.


Oh so very tasty....


He might look sweet and innocent, but he is eyeing your dessert next.  Be very afraid.


Keith fishing for cool prizes


Evelyn has a turn




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