World Cup snow Polo Match On Frozen Lake St Moritz

What a "cool" day -- both in temperature and in terms of our activity!  We spent the day at the World Cup Snow Polo Matches on the frozen lake of St. Moritz!  We had a fantastic table inside a VIP tent right next to the polo match "field"!  It was a fantastic view that included a delicious lunch! We took turns watching the match since it was pretty cold on the top row of the bleachers, in spite of the fact that they gave us deliciously warm and soft blankets!  Gaby was excited that the match we watched (Brazilian players vs the Badrutt's Palce) team resulted in a win for the Palace Hotel where we're staying!   The Palace Hotel Placed third .  The finals match (super close) was between the Maserati Team and the Cartier Team with the winner being Maserati!  We sat at table in the tent that was right in the middle of all the team tables!  Gaby actually had her photograph taken with the only female polo player we saw (who played really well!). Her name was Melissa Ganzi and it turns out she lives and trains In Wellington, just up the road from us !  As we were leaving, one of the officials stopped Gaby and gave her one of the official Snow Polo balls that had been used in the match!  The nice official also posed for a photo!  

Duffy update!  She's doing well.  Her leg doesn't seem to be bothering her at all. We make a return trip to the  clinic tomorrow for the Dr. to check on her leg.  Only negatives today were that Trey is getting a cold and so is Gaby!  I have laryngitis and can't seem to shake it!  But it isn't putting a damper on anything!

We found a great restaurant tonight that served Fondue!  Whatever paltry pounds I may have lost came back tonight with cheese and meat Fondue and a Raclette of traditional cheese!  We all ate way too much!  Bill and Grant and Gaby topped it off with a yummy sundae dessert!  Tomorrow Is a free day and we haven't made plans yet... Maybe something will be decided at breakfast!  Tomorrow night we are taking a sleigh ride to a neat restaurant for dinner...we hear it's going to be super cold and to "rug up" as our Aussie guide, John, would say!

The official polo ball used in the match that they gave Gaby!

The Palace Hotel woman polo team player from Wellington, Florida.

Someone scored a goal!

Outside the tent!

It's a super physical sport!  When you are close you can hear the thumping and bumping of the horses as they jockey for position!  The World Polo Snow Cup Mayches began in 1985.  The only year they did not play at St. Moritz was in 2012 when the lake was not frozen solid enough!  The horses have special shin guards and horse shoes on.  We saw two horses fall down (without injury thank goodness!) and three riders fell off --- again with no injuries!  

In the tent!

At dinner -- the delicious Fondue restaurant!

On the wall behind our table!  They put us in a private room!  

Yum!  The cheese fondue!

Eagerly awaiting dinner!  Grant ordered venison for his meat fondue!

Annette, Gaby and I did "winter/Swiss" nails!"

The "queen" in her chair!

Some people enjoyed their desserts!  A little sharing was involved....

Gaby and the lady Polo Team Player from Our hotel team-- the one who lives in Wellington!

A happy camper....

A hard fought match!!  It's very exciting to watch!  Sort of hockey/soccer on a horse on ice!

Fierce competition in the finals!

Duffy stayed in the warm tent and watched the matches through the windows..

Watching from the top row of the bleachers!

Out and about....

Giggles with mom!

KC liked the ball Gaby got from the official!