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North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » Stanley Park March 13th 2005

Feels like we’re time travelers. Even though we are more than 500 km north here in Vancouver than we were at home in Ontario it feels like May. Or June. The white snowdrifts up to the windowsills have been replaced by an almost-as-complete covering of yellow daffodils. This west coast climate is not hard to take. Perversely, we seemed to be magnetically drawn to the only snow in the greater Vancouver area the day before yesterday. We found ourselves on the cable car going up Grouse Mountain. Even at the top there were only patches of snow though. Great view of the “Lower Mainland” (gotta get into the local dialect y’know) and the state of Washington beyond. Should have been the state of Columbia. It was called the territory of Columbia until it became a state ... read more

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North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » Harrison Hot Springs March 6th 2005

Sleepy Traveler

I've been listening to a new song by Canadian artist Michael Buble called "Home." It is an incredible song, however a section of the lyrics go: "Another winter day has come and gone away, in Paris and Rome but I want to go home" It's a song about homesickness, right before I leave!! Oh well, I still love it. I think I've set a new record. 2 more days and still no packing has been started by moi. d.c.... read more

The Amazing Race

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » Harrison Hot Springs March 2nd 2005

Sleepy Traveler

The Amazing Race (#?) starts tonight! This is one of the bes travel and reality shows out there right now. It's really cool. This years lineup includes Survivor winners Rob and Amber. Even though they already won a lot of money I'd still like to see them go far in the show. d.c. P.S. As of tomorrow 1 week till I leave...STILL haven't packed!!... read more

money, money, money, MONEY!

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » Harrison Hot Springs February 23rd 2005

Sleepy Traveler

You all know how the Apprentice Theme Song goes! We went to exchange our money today, my you get such a little amount of Euros for so many hard earned Canadian dollars! Anyone who is headed to Paris or just wants a look here is a site for a 24-hour webcam with pictures of the Eiffel Tower, which are updated every few seconds. http://www.abcparislive.com/eiffel_tower_webcams.htm... read more

Internet Payphones?

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » Harrison Hot Springs February 22nd 2005

Internet Payphone

Sleepy Traveler

Since I live near Vancouver, B.C., Canada I will be flying from YVR (Vancouver International Airport). I just went to their website to see stuff (mostly 'cause I was bored) when I stummbled upon a link to "Internet Access." It showed a picture of what is called an "Internet Payphone" Here's what the article had to say: TELUS Internet Payphones The airport has 22 "eMillennium" Internet access payphones at locations throughout the terminals, in addition to more than 400 voice payphones. The “eMillennium” offers high-speed Internet and e-mail connection, utilizing a small keyboard, mouse and 6.5-inch LCD screen. Access fees for "eMillennium" are 35 cents a minute, while access to Vancouver International Airport's website (www.yvr.ca) is free from the home page. Maybe while I'm at the airport I'll update this TravelBlog... P.S. Only 2 more weeks ... read more

We're Leaving

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver February 20th 2005

Vancouver Harbour

The Nomad

Well we are leaving Vancouver today (sadly). However, we are heading to Hawaii which should be great. We did a fair bit here in Vancouver. The day of arrival saw us make our way to Stanley Park. We hired a couple of bikes and rode around this magnificent park. The following day we went up Grouse Mountain and met a woman, with an English accent, from Alice Springs called Jan. We stayed up there all day and watched the sunset. The day after, we went to Vancouver Aquarium and saw the Beluga Whales. They are a special sight to see. We saw many different animals and fish and it was a good experience. Then after lunch we headed to Gastown, Vancouver's historic part of town. It was OK but not anything to rave about. That night ... read more

To Pack or Not To Pack?

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » Harrison Hot Springs February 20th 2005

Sleepy Traveler

17 more days and everyone is telling me I need to start packing my bags to ensure I don't forget anything. But I like to procrastinate and I keep putting it off. I've got some new travel books(Lonley Planet:)) and I've been loking them over. That's it for now. d.c. ... read more

Vancouver

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver February 17th 2005

In Transit

The Nomad

We have just arrived in beautiful Vancouver by bus from Whistler. After we left Las Vegas, we flew to Seattle via San José. Seattle was a nice town. Rohan was sick when we arrived so I headed out myself to explore. I checked out the Space Needle and a bit of Seattle Center. I was having lunch in a food court and saw a flier on a piece of the Berlin Wall that was on display and thought that might be pretty cool to see. I asked a gentlemen at an ice cream palor where the museum was because I want to see the berlin wall. He looked at me strange and said it's right behind you. So there you go an amazing piece of hisotry sitting in a food court in Seattle Centre. The next ... read more

27 Days!

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » Harrison Hot Springs February 10th 2005

Sleepy Traveler

I'm leaving in less then a month! My little brother started packing his suitcase...until he realized he'd need his toothbrush sometime within the next 27 days! I should probably start thinking somewhat about packing. While surfing the internet for travel tips I found a good printable packing checklist, very detailed. The link is below. There is also an activity checklist, the Frommers site is very good in general. d.c. http://www.frommers.com/tips/packing_tips/ http://www.frommers.com/... read more

The three Vans...

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver January 30th 2005

Pos - c

russ

Vancouver City is fun, Vancouver Island is beautiful, but our van sux! we bought an ugly van thing last Tuesday and it blew up on Thursday - Doh! All good though, after a couple of days waiting around for it to get fixed on Vancouver Island, she's back on the road and running like a dream! So far we've been here for just over a week and are loving Canada. We went to an Ice Hockey game the other night which was absolutely fantastic! there was heaps of good fights, real pop-corn vendors, and some heavily romantic type even proposed to his wife in one of the breaks - we couldn't believe our luck. And it's not even as cold here as we thought it was going to be, but that kinda sux because it means ... read more

Real logs, floating in a real river, just like in the movies!

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