KUWAIT YACHT SHOW 2013

Last evening, we went for the Kuwait Yacht Show 2013 at Marina which was quite nice. There a variety of  beautiful yachts, boats and related equipment and gears. The yacht show for the public was open on Tuesday and it is on until Thursday 31st January. Today is the last day, so don't miss it. Here are some photos from the show.

Location of Yacht Show - Marina Crescent

Timing - 4.30pm to 9.30pm. 

MY PHOTO FOR THE DAY - TRANQUILITY

When I at the zoo last Saturday, I saw this hippo lying peacefully in the water, with a serene look on it's face. What came into my mind, was 'Tranquility'. That's what we need to experience sometimes, find some quiet time, just close our eyes, shut out the noises,  think of nothing, and enjoy a sense of peace and tranquility. 

FAITH

Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eye can see - Willam Newton Clark

HUMOR - BRAIN POWER AND LOVE

KNOWING OUR TRUE WORTH

CALCIUM - IMPORTANCE OF CALCIUM IN OUR DIET

Calcium is an important mineral children and adults should try to get through a healthy diet or even supplements. It helps in formation of blood cells and keep bones healthy. For calcium to be absorbed by our body, make sure you get enough vitamin D through sunlight or food. Women have to take extra care and ensure they take calcium. What happens is that, during menstrual cycle and childbirth, calcium reserves get depleted. 

If you feel you are not getting enough calcium from your diet and want to include calcium supplements, do consult your doctor so he can advise you which one and how much to take.  Here are calcium rich foods you can choose from and make them a part of your daily diet. 

* Milk

* Yoghurt

* Almonds

* Aragula

* Soy milk

* White beans

* Oatmeal

* Salmon

*Orange

* Tofu (from soy milk)

* Sesame seeds

* Brazil nuts

* Prawns

* Green leafy vegetables (spinach, turnip)

* Broccoli

* Dried Figs

* Cheese (parmesan, cheddar) - do remember, to consume cheese in moderation as its fattening!

MY PHOTO FOR THE DAY - LEOPARD GETS A MASSAGE

This leopard at the Kuwait Zoo is lucky. The leopard gets massaged by the zoo keeper, which is quite surprising and entertaining to the visitors. He is a bit of a celebrity at the zoo - his photos constantly being taken by people.  What does the leopard do when he is being massaged?. Well, actually nothing.....he does not snarl or growl or try to bite. He lies still, closing his eyes, enjoying every moment of his experience. Luckily for the zookeeper, the leopard does not act on instinct like it would normally.   I hope the leopard always remains the same, never biting the hand that massages it. 

KUWAIT ZOO - PROMISE OF A BEAUTIFUL TIME

It's after about a year, we visited the Zoo on Saturday and we had a great time. If you love animals or if you have children and you want to spent a nice day out, I'd recommend a visit to the Zoo and you are sure to have a great time. 

Last year we weren't able to see the tigers, leopard or lions. They were probably hiding in their inner enclosures. This time, I was happy we were able to see them at close quarters. The animals look quite healthy. An interesting thing was a zookeeper was massaging the leopard and the leopard seemed to a relaxing time, no growling, no snarling, just lying there enjoying being petted. I was surprised -  really!. When another zookeeper tried to bring  his hand close to the cage of the tiger, he growled his mightiest, displaying his huge canines, shocking the little children. No, not a friendly Bengal tiger but he looked so beautiful and majestic. Reminded me of 'Richard Parker', the bengal tiger in the movie, 'Life of Pi'. The Bengal tiger at the zoo, had a partner as well.  The lion and lionesses were quiet and resting. At times,  they moved about rather lazily. Perhaps they had a filling meal. 

The other animals we saw were snakes, a variety of birds, swans, ducks, monkeys, chimpanzees, giraffe, deers of different kinds, mountain goat, bear, hippopotamus, African elephants, emu, ostrich, zebra, alligator, flamingos. Did I miss any animal...?

Although there were signs all over saying 'not to feed animals', lots of children were feeding the giraffes, goats and deers pita bread and popcorn and cheese puffs. And the animals seemed to enjoy and kept eating. I don't think that's what they should be eating, but then, the poor animals don't know that. Adults should respect the rules at the zoo and should not bring in food to feed the animals and explain to their children the reason and I am sure they would understand and comply. 

Here are some photos I took