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  • NYC & Kanada
    1
    Day 9

    Zwischen Bären und Schneeschuhhasen

    April 19 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C

    Nachdem wir gestern in Whistler, an unserem ersten Halt des Roadtrips angekommen sind, stand heute das Erkunden der Gegend auf dem Programm. Am Vormittag haben wir uns hierfür auf den Weg gemacht auf dem „Train Wreck Trail“, einem Wanderweg bei dem man alte Zugwagons im Wald entdecken kann, die dort seit einer Entgleisung in den 1950er Jahren liegen. Für den Hike haben wir uns mit Bärenspray ausgestattet, um für ein aufeinandertreffen mit dem Boss der kanadischen Wildnis gewappnet zu sein. Einen Bär haben wir nicht getroffen, aber dennoch immerhin einen Osterhasen 🐰
    Am Nachmittag ging es für uns dann nach Whistler Village, einem Dorf das extra für die Olympischen Spiele 2010 errichtet wurde. Hier haben wir Beavertails und Poutine, zwei typische kanadische Gerichte probiert. Den Abend lassen wir nun im Hostel ausklingen. Morgen geht unsere Tour weiter nach Kamloops.    Read more

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  • TravelerEurope, Canada and Alaska
    Day 29

    Day 2 Whistler village.

    May 4 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    Up earlier for 8am bus drive to the Nichlaus North Golf club for breakfast.
    Very grand club house, the nineteenth hole in the most spectacular setting.
    Ringed by snow capped mountains over looking a beautiful lake.
    Had time for a look around and photos before returning to our hotel.
    We chose to have a day of leisure in the village and surrounding areas.
    Another great day weather wise.
    Walked to the upper village from main village over Fitzsimmons Creek.
    Saw the Blackcomb Gondola and the village shops and cafes.
    Walked back to main village and enjoyed a coffee in the sunshine.
    Had lunch in "Caramba" restaurant.
    Spent time exploring the main village before returning to the hotel.
    Rested up before our 5.15pm bus ride to the cultural centre for dinner and evening of indigenous culture.
    Really enjoyed our time in Whistler.
    The fresh air, pure water and mountain location just the best experience.    Read more

  • Canada 🇨🇦
    11121111
    Day 6–14

    Wowser Whistler! 🤩

    February 10 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ -9 °C

    Whistler is a magical disney fairytale land where everyone is soooo nice, super polite and also fab at recycling 🍕 🚮
    More Tesla Cyber 🛻 (check the doodling on the trunk 🤣), more invictus games all week ⛷️ , sensayah ski outfits 🌟 & apres 🥂Read more

  • TravelerWhistler, BC Canada
    2
    Day 6–12

    Last day at Whistler

    October 17, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F

    Usually we stay 7 days, but Cindy has a hacking cough so it is time to return home to get her well. To say I have enjoyed my time is an understatement. As Cindy has slept, I have relished my time in nature.

    Today I was greeted with low clouds, barely a mountain could be seen. Snow was predicted but while I walked around the Village it was only cold and very wet. So I found what I liked about Whistler.

    I like the clear signage that can be found everywhere.

    I like the huge trees, moss, and colorful leaves.

    I like the totems. I saw the Welcome Totom that I had seen being carved.

    I like all the mushrooms.

    I like watching everyone work to make Whistler look great: the person putting lights up in the tall evergreens, the many people who blow and rake up the leaves, the hundreds of people who keep the hotels and restaurants going.    Read more

  • TravelerWhistler, BC Canada
    1
    2
    Day 5

    Wonderful Wednesday in Whistler

    October 16, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F

    Today was a gorgeous day. Clouds, Sprinkles, and even a little bit of Sun. I woke up and went for a 6 mile saunter around Lost Lake. Funny thing, the lake was not lost. It was right there. The clouds were low, but I saw it! I took some more rugged Nature Trails as I circum- navigated the body of water in the stillness of the morning.

    I spent a couple hours working on a puzzle and then took another walk through the Village. I tried on a couple of rain pants but apparently they don't make them for people who are vertically challenged. They were all 4 inches too long! I'll keep looking because I'm determined to keep walking in the winter rain.

    I also enjoyed giving my Mom a tour of Whistler while I talked to her on Whatsapp. I love the playground, the way they have put log-like benches in the shade for adults to use (when it's hot), and the concrete structure covered with tiles and tubes to pass things through. We also got to watch a young man effortlessly string Christmas lights around a huge evergreen using a Genie telescopic boom lift. That would be so useful for cleaning roofs and gutters!

    Tomorrow is predicted to have sun! There are 4 more lakes to walk around. I don't think I'll get to all of them.

    Until tomorrow,    Read more

  • TravelerWhistler, BC Canada
    Day 3

    Canadian Thanksgiving

    October 14, 2024 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 48 °F

    I awoke to a glorious day. My phone said "No rain until 10:00 AM", so I thought I would get a quick hike in before it came. I left in Gortex, boots, my floppy hat, and my trusty walking sticks and within 4 blocks the sky opened up!

    That did not deter me. I was pleased no one was around and headed to the nearest mountain. I sauntered up Singing Pass until a wash out prevented me from continuing, then turned around and went down. After all the trails in Spain, this one was Magical! It had moss, colors, bridges over rushing water, an opportunity to watch crazy people racing down muddy tracks on mountain bikes, and kids going up the ski lift yelling 'Happy Thanksgiving' to me as they waved. I also didn't see a single person until I finished the 15K (9 mile) 1500 elevation walk. Then I saw 2 ladies beginning the walk as I was finishing.

    By the time I returned to the condo, I needed a hot shower and nourishment. After I finished my online substitute training, I pursued Cindy to ride the free buses. They are only free today. It's kind of nerdy but fun to see where the routes take you. I was hoping for a glimpse of a bear, but no such luck.

    This evening we enjoyed Mexican Casserole (which always tastes better the 2nd day) and watched a couple mysteries.

    The biggest surprise of the day was the front desk telling me I won the Thanksgiving drawing!! I wrote the correct answer (yes, Canada used to celebrate Thanksgiving in November) and the manager pulled my name. I don't usually win, but love to fill out anything so I was genuinely surprised. It contained warm fuzzy socks, a small succulent, scented candle, mug with a small spoon and tea, a nice little notebook...all useful items.

    Until tomorrow,    Read more

  • TravelerWhistler, BC Canada
    223
    Day 2

    Sunny Sunday in Whistler

    October 13, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

    When Cindy made reservations for Whistler last fall, she had no idea it would land on the Canadian Thanksgiving. We are in the mist of Turkey Sales at Whistler and masses of people from Vancouver are coming to celebrate Thanksgiving.

    This was not how I imagined slowly getting used to people and every day life. I took an early morning walk before the masses descended on Whistler Village. It was a lovely walk and I was amazed how fast I could walk without a pack on. Then, Cindy and I watched a BBC mystery to 'decompress'. Afterwards, she went to the library and market, while I went to the Village.

    I despise clothes shopping and Cindy, more often than not, clicks some buttons and some new clothes appear in my drawers. I'm quite fine with that. But while strolling down the crowded walkways, I had a gravitational pull from a 60% off sign in front of the Eddie Bauer store. There in a box in front of the store was a soft shirt and shorts in my new and improved smaller size! Then, while walking to the fitting room, I found a pair of pants that were 50% off! I love celebrating Thanksgiving in Canada. I needed the staff to assure me that everything fit perfectly and finally headed back to the condo exhausted!

    I did see 2 (nonliving) bears on the way back and returned in time to watch Cindy make Mexican Casserole for dinner. Tomorrow is the "official holiday" so the library will be closed.

    Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
    I'm thankful every day to everyone I know and all I have seen and done.    Read more

  • TravelerCanadian Rocky Mountains trip
    21
    Day 17

    Last full day of tour - part 3

    August 22, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    So once we reached the top of Whistler, it was time for ride number 3 for the day.

    This one is an open chair ski lift - the Peak Express. Nowhere to rest your feet and just a bar to make sure you don’t fall off.

    And again it is quite high off the ground. I have no idea how high as I was concentrating on the straight up that we were doing! We played “spot what’s been dropped” on the way up.
    There were lots of hiking poles, drink bottles and similar. We might have even seen a phone. But I ask you - who would wear thongs (flip flops) on such a ride? And what did that person do once they reached the peak? Hop around??

    The views were, again, spectacular.
    Although I did need to be careful walking around because there’s no guard rails to stop you from tumbling off the mountain.

    There is also two engineering feats that you can take advantage of.
    The Cloudraker Skybridge which is a steel suspension bridge - that sways!
    And then a cantilevered triangle (solid) walkway out over the edge of the mountain.    Read more

  • TravelerCanadian Rocky Mountains trip
    111
    Day 17

    Last full day of tour - part 1

    August 22, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

    This morning we woke to blue skies - yay!
    This means we can execute plan A for the day - riding the gondolas up the mountains.
    We wander in to Whistler Village and purchase our tickets.

    We will be riding a triangle of gondolas today. One leaves the middle of Whistler Village and takes you up to Whistler Mountain. One leaves from Blackcomb village and takes you up to Blackcomb Mountain. And the third is called the Peak2Peak. This one takes you from the top of Blackcomb to the top of Whistler over a massive valley!

    So first trip is up to Blackcomb Mountain.
    We wander down to the start point and join the long line of people waiting their turn.
    I think to myself that there’s a long line, I forgot my water bottle but there’s a drink fridge over there so I’ve plenty of time to grab one. Note that there are drink fridges (coke machines) pretty much everywhere - every touristy attraction, hotels, etc. I’ve never seen so many! And they all take cards or tap your phone. Very few actually accept cash.
    I get back to the line and can’t actually find my friends - that line moved FAST. They were about four carriages from getting on. Phew.
    Once we are on the gondola, the views are outstanding. The gondola doors open and we prepare to disembark. Lucky one of us caught the sign - we’re only half-way up so far.
    It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the top.
    There’s nothing further I can say - you need to see the photos. And they don’t do it justice either.    Read more

  • TravelerCanadian Rocky Mountains trip
    3
    Day 16

    Bonus short - Mongolie Grill & Whistler

    August 21, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    So tonight we hit the Mongolie Grill for dinner.
    You get given a small bowl and then you make your way along a chilled salad bar type of thing and select all your ingredients.
    This includes beef, chicken, pork, seafood and everything else you might want to pop into a stir fry.
    You then choose a sauce (or multiple sauces).
    They then take your bowl and weigh it. At this restaurant you are charged by the weight of your ingredients!
    They then cook the stir fry you have concocted on a big round hot plate. They are cooking multiple bowls of food at one time. I think I counted about 7 or 8 at once.
    Then you receive your cooked, individual stir fry.
    It was quite the experience and there were many Aussies at this restaurant - both customers and employees!

    After dinner we wandered through the village before returning to our accommodation with full bellies.    Read more

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