http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , Canada , British Columbia en-us Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:40:13 +0000 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:40:13 +0000 It was a really cold morning today and started to rain and sprinkle a little bit. I went to do some shopping and to the internet Cafe then we checked out and stored out luggage at the hotel. Cat and I headed up to Grouse Mountain. Only just making the bus. We were debatting going up because of the weather rain and fog. We got the gondola up the mountain. It was so steep. I don't know how ppl hik http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/blog-464513.html Today we went Whale Watching with Vancouver Whale Watch. The shuttle picked us up from just up the street. WE only just made the bus. We drove south of Vancouver into Stevenson where our Whale watch boat left from. We put on jackets and then big fat red suits which acted like life jackets but also gave a bit of warmth. They made you look so fat. We choose the open zodiac boat. We sat in the third http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/blog-464501.html I got up about 830 in the morning and let Cat sleep. I went and found an internet Cafe to let mum know I was alive and also found a Canada Sim card 95 later. I struggled to figure out how to call home but I could send SMS. I went for a walk around and up to Robson Street and had a look around some of the shops. Vancouver is such a pretty city so much nicer than Sydney. I love that you can see th http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/blog-464494.html Today was the day I took off for my first flight overseas. Originally I booked the trip to go myself but my friend Cat also ended up coming which made it a bit less stressful. At least I wouldn't have to find my way around on my own. We flew with Qantas. There was a car crash at Mascot near the airport and a strike at Qantas making it possible us to be late and for flights to be quite delayed ther http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/blog-464484.html The Countdown is ON 11 days until Cusco Peru departure but of course we still have a Millennium10 Y2K.01 party to host on New Year's Eve This blog about our 3.5 months of learning Spanish in Peru will largely be Maureen's baby but I'm Larryjumping in here first to get this thing started. Maureen is generally far more observant of the physical things going on when travelling such as geograp http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Penticton/blog-462933.html Vancouver Airport StrikeIt's good to know that unlike the British Air crew there won't be a strike over the holidays this season. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/YVR/blog-461899.html I'm sat in the living room with a cold beer in my hand with my new room mate Jan from Switzerland I moved downstairs in the hostel yesterday as a space opened up and Jan moved in today and starts work tomorrow Like the rest of us he hasn't got any instructing experience either but I'm sure he will pick it up as quick as I have The last week has absolutely flown by and I've lost track of whi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Penticton/blog-460053.html Well it has been a few months my last update. As my trip back to Perth is fastapproaching one week to go I thought Irsquod say hello HI and give a rundown of the past six months of my life in Vancouver.June 2009A quiet month for me. The event of the month was the Scotiabank Half Marathon. My second half marathon and I completed it in 1 hour 27 minutes and 19 seconds.July 2009I played http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/blog-459685.html Yuletide Greetings from VancouverChilly Christmas Eve Sunny Christmas Day Foggy Boxing Day and Freezing Temperatures...While we didn't experience a white Christmas this year the rooftops were glistening with frost on Christmas morning with the sun warming the cool crisp air. After spending last Christmas in Egypt it was fun trimming the Christmas tree setting up our Dickens Christmas Villag http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/blog-458699.html Beautiful ocean and mountain scenery http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/blog-458660.html Woke up at 8am for breakfast at the Blue Fox with Matt andNina. Alan took us to the 100 ferry to vancouver where we took a bus downtown. Following a series of buses and sky trains we eventually met up with our friends Nick Stefan Heather Matt and Sharlene for dinner. After a nice cook it yourself dinner at Sukiyaki Aunt Wendy picked us up and brought us to Grandpa's house to sleep. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-458261.html One morning the sun was out casting light over a glistening city. The nights breath had left a sparkling white haze on the grass stalks as Canadian geese finally embarked on their journey down South. I give an extra tug on my laces to tighten my running shoes. With my cap pulled snug over my ears I start running and dont stop for another hour. I listen to the constant beat of my shoes on the http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-457999.html Monday mornings are never the greatest I'm sure you'll all agree with that but when your woken up at 7.30 freezing cold and have had one of the worst nights sleep for the second night in a row its difficult to smile Half an hour later and the three of us were walking to our days training and orientation. We purposely left early as we wanted to scope out some new accomodation as we all wanted to http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Penticton/blog-457535.html I am finally finishing of the blog LOL it took a couple of months LOL It's almost the full moon again 2 months later. I was sad that it's over but all good things must come to an end. I had an great time I couldn't have gone on this trip with out Nat LOL She drove and I couldn't find a better travel companion. Your the best Nat We stayed in Kamloops for our last 2 nights and had room service http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/blog-457497.html Ok so its 8.30 am having got back in from The Cellar at 3am the night before. Dan's alarm goes off along with the groans of 5 extremely hungover guys all cosied up in a small room Jack had arranged with the hotel concierge the night before that we have a taxi that was specifically a minivan as we had many bags to take us to the Greyhound station We arrived at 9.30 with the bus leaving 15 min http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/blog-457340.html Hey guys and welcome to my blog I plan on keeping you updated with all my shenanagins throughout the season and whatever happens afterwardsSo I left home at 8 saying a very emotional goodbye to my mum My dad and I then travelled up to Heathrow and checked in all my bags at 10 o clock where I met Dan and Tom two guys from Fernie last season at the check in desks and headed up for a coffee bef http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/blog-457328.html Hierbij wil ik jullie verwelkomen op mijn eerste ooit geschreven blog en jullie hebben ook nog de eer om het te lezen. Bij deze ik vind het leuk dat jullie dat dan ook met een genoegen doen. Hoop ik dan.Ik ben vorige week donderdag 12 nov vertrokken vanuit Nederland naar Seattle. Mijn vlucht vanuit Amsterdam was een uur vertraagd vanwege mist in Frankfurt. Gelukkig haalde ik uiteindelijk toch http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-454513.html Our Experience at PescatoresOn November 2nd 2009 at noon a group of us went for lunch at Pescatores Seafood and Grill in order to experience a real west coast gastronomic meal. Having read numerous mixed reviews online yet hearing good things from locals we were intrigued to find out the truth for ourselves.Upon calling and making the reservation we were automatically impressed by the professi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-453997.html Bon Rouge French Bistro is a magnificent restaurant within in the heart of Victoria B.C. Canada. It is located on 611 Courtney Street within walking distance of the Fairmont Empress Hotel the Parliament building and Chinatown. As a small group of friends we made a visit to Bon Rouge on Tuesday October 27 2009 at 530 p.m.As a local restaurant incorporating as many local ingredients as possi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-453787.html 27 Oct 2009Went to Vancouver for a first time. Despite of the cold weather and rainy days it didnt stop me to explore a little bit of Vancouver city. I went to Stanley Park Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park and Gastown. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/YVR/blog-453404.html