Blogs from Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America - page 6

To start where we last left off: We went to the drive in and lucky for us it was tight ass Tuesday and we managed to save a couple of $. We actually considered me jumping in the back and hiding myself to save more money but decided that it looked quite desperate and lonely going to the drive ins yourself and Zach didn’t want to “be that guy”. We had also managed to sneak in some snacks as you just know a bucket of popcorn is going to be like $15 at these places and the “strictly no outside food or drinks” sign was swiftly ignored. So anyways we rock up to our conveniently chosen spot - not too far out the back - cos you just know whats going on in those cars. And ... read more

Good thing we went to Whistler already yesterday. We had a downpour in the morning and I decided to wait it out in the hotel. Starbucks in the morning was a necessity though and I was so glad that Starbucks was located inside the hotel lobby. There was no need to walk outside and get soaked. When the big storm finally passed, I went to pick up my sister and my niece, Priscilla, again. I had the responsibility of taking everyone to the graduation ceremony the next morning and I would like to familiarize myself with the route. After all, I was not traveling with a GPS. Again, Priscilla was my guide and we traveled west on W. 10th Avenue that eventually turned into University Blvd.. Once we entered past the gate for University of British ... read more

Thanks eveyone for the comments and messages. Well, we spent our first day in Vancouver at Capilano suspension bridge and Stanley Park. The world famous Capilano suspension bridge was built by a Scotsman in the 1800's and has been replaced a few times since then and has a very colorful history. There are pictures of tourists travelling to the bridge in the 1910's. There were also boardwalks amongst the tree tops and lots of things to learn about the local environment. we then spent 4 hours walking through stanley Park - a fantastic open space natural wonderland right amonst the city. A freak storm hit Vancouver in November 2006 so there is lots of fallen trees. Spent the night at the street party and booking car hire and accommodation for LA. We will try and see ... read more

Hello again - thought I better get you up to date with our Vancouver stay before I move on in Ontario again!! Thanks for all the comments - nice to hear from you all. And Bob well done for painting the house and making apple crumble - Michael would be proud of you. Anne and Rosslyn - I hear you are in touch now and will be able to meet up in NZ - great stuff this internet for travelling and making new friends. WORLD NEWS - I am trying to avoid the news at the moment but couldn't help find out that Icesave bank has gone to the wall with some of my savings!!! Am reassured that Gordon Brown says I will get my money back - fingers crossed....will keep voting New Labour if I ... read more

DAY 2 Well it seems like I'm not the only one who can get lost, Charlies 6 miler turned into 9 after getting lost in Stanley Park and stumbling upon 4 raccoons, luckily she realised they could be dangerous when they got within a foot or so. Once we were finally reunited we jumped on the Vancouver Trolley tours bus and headed for Granville Island which included a 2 minute ferry (10 people max)! Granville Island had the most amazing set of markets, with the food Market being an eye opener, grabbed some Candied Salmon & Salmon Jerky! Lunched there and had Salmon (yes, more Salmon) sushi in Teriyaki batter and some seaweed w/sesame seeds, fantastic! In the afternoon we then headed for Chinatown and Dr Sun Yat-Sen's Classical Chinese garden. Early evening spent in Gastown ... read more