Lucy has become one of the newest members of the "Amigas de Habla Hispana" (SSLG). It seems only fitting that here in Doha, each of our family members find the one social thing they love to do most and participate in it to the fullest. Lucy seems to have been able to do that by joining this group that she already totally loves. The SS Ladies Group is comprised of women from all Latino countries: Argentina, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Peru, Spain, Venezuela, and of course, Mexico, to name a few. Their purpose in Doha is to be a social and educational group, providing much needed support and resources to Latinas, giving them the ability to be a strength within their own families, as well as to be able to give back to the comminuty in which we are all now living. Understanding the culture in Doha is their main objective; which is how they believe we will all be able to survive it better. 
Having said all that, one of the first cultural events Lucy has taken advantage of with the group was the tour of the local TV station known as AL-JAZEERA (which means 'The Island"). The station was an only Arabic speaking station until about 2 or more years ago when they saw a great need for an English Speaking station. All of their English language episodes are available for viewing on the infamous YouTube internet site. In Lucy's own words, "It was a most enlightening experience; one that I was very proud to have been a part of."
The group's member that 
organized this function is named Nina Perez. She was born and raised in Mexico City, moved to the states as an adult to get a higher education, and met and married her husband, a Qatari. They both are now back and living in Qatar and have a one year old daughter. Her husband was the tour guide for the TV station, as he has been working for them for several years now. They are truly a very intriguing couple, one we are hoping to become very good friends with.
organized this function is named Nina Perez. She was born and raised in Mexico City, moved to the states as an adult to get a higher education, and met and married her husband, a Qatari. They both are now back and living in Qatar and have a one year old daughter. Her husband was the tour guide for the TV station, as he has been working for them for several years now. They are truly a very intriguing couple, one we are hoping to become very good friends with. The group was able to tour inside one of the rooms they currently use for filming, were present during a live taping at the studio, heard about it's history and viewed articles in the station's museum, and saw the longest TV screen in the world, located in none other than the English AL-JAZEERA station in Doha, Qatar! Isn't their logo elegant?
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