Flying 1st Leg
August 9, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
At the terminal for a flight to Hong Kong, boarding as the sun comes up. Apparently we were lucky to get out of Sydney. Many flights cancelled because of wind.
The flights were bumpy because thereRead more
Flying 2nd leg
August 9, 2019 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
Hong Kong is amazingly mountainous, much more than I imagined and really smoggy today as we fly in.
We have a champagne as we take off because it's wine time back home. The next sector is very bumpy,Read more
West End Guest House, Vancouver
August 9, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We are staying in this historic B&B near Stanley Park. We've got the garden suite and enjoyed a hot coffee in the back garden and some fresh air... after more than 24 hours since leaving Australia.
Canadian Winetime.
August 9, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A Canadian Bad Girls Rose.....from a specialty local wine supplier.
Stanley Park Totem Poles
August 10, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The Totem Poles in Stanley Park tell the stories of the local aboriginal community - the salmon, the raptors and the bears. The carved wooden poles are very detailed and traditionally coloured.
TheRead more
The Teahouse, Stanley Park
August 10, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A fantastic lunch in a fabulous location. For me, Crabcakes Benedict (just delicious). No food shots! Elegant surroundings but we chose to eat outside breathing in the fresh pine-scented air.
Granville Island
August 10, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Granville Island, formerly an industrial and engineering area has been transformed into a boutique shopping and eating area with lovely artisan markets daily. a coffee stop for the afternoon with aRead more
West End Guest House - Inside
August 10, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Entirely redecorated in a mix of antique and art deco style, the house was originally built in 1906 and remained with the Edwards Family until 1966. Since then, the house has seen several businessesRead more
West End Guesthouse - Room 8
August 10, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Our Garden apartment is at the rear of the house and has a private entrance and garden.
Sea To Sky Highway via Squamish/Whistler
August 11, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A misty, drizzly day so typical of British Columbia....we drove the Sea Too Sky Highway along the inlet to Squamish and on to Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The spectacular scenery wasRead more
Whistler Mountain
August 11, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Taking the gondola up Whistler Mountain, we are in one of only 2 glass-bottomed cabins. Rising to 2,184m, the ride takes us almost 20 minutes. The clouds are so thick, it's almost a white-out theRead more
Peak to Peak Gondola
August 11, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Next stage in our journey is to cross to nearby Blackcomb Mountain (2,440m) where the ski runs are extremely difficult. This lift was constructed in 2007-8 and holds a number of world records for aRead more
Blackcomb Mountain
August 11, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
By the time we reach the top, we are above the tree line. Lunch is a warming soup in the cafeteria watching the rain tumble down.
Blackcomb Mountain
August 11, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
On the trip back into Vancouver, we were able to see much more of this picturesque area as the cloud had started to lift and the rain eased.
The day culminated with a spectacular salmon dinner withRead more
Capilano River Regional Park
August 12, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
There's a free shuttle to the park from Vancouver city. The park is privately owned and has the largest private collection of First People's Totem Poles and costumes which highlight the area'sRead more
Capilano Suspension Bridge
August 12, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
There has been a suspension bridge here since 1889. The current bridge was built in 1956.
Design: Simple Suspension for pedestrians only
Total length: 140 metres (460 ft)
Height: 70 metres (230 ft)Read more
Cool Temperate Rainforest Walk
August 12, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Temperate rainforests are at latitudes between the two Tropics and Polar Circles. What they have in common is a lot of rain, which causes the lush rainforest canopies to flourish.
Close to 25% of theRead more
Raptor Ridge
August 12, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
On display today - a Harris Hawk and a Barred Owl. The hawk is approximately 8 years old. Raptors can be seen in the rainforest diving for the fish in the river.
Gastown
August 12, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The area where the city originated along the waterfront. This historical district is a picture with old gas street lighting, hanging baskets, the steam clock and Gassy Jack's statue. It's filled withRead more
On the streets of Vancouver
August 13, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The streets of Vancouver are wide and the traffic well behaved. There's lots of development in the city but we are struck by the extensive parks throughout the city area.
Stanley Park by Horse Drawn Carriage
August 13, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We jump on a carriage drawn by 2 draught horses for a ride around Stanley Park. This area is designated for all peoples for all time. Stanley was the British Governor-General of the time and also theRead more
Stanley Park by Horse Drawn Carriage
August 13, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
By horse-drawn carriage along the harbour side.
Vancouver Aquarium
August 13, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The Vancouver Aquarium is located within Stanley Park. it is a premier attraction showcasing the sea creatures of BC and the climatic zones of the world.
Vancouver Aquarium
August 13, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
The Amazon environment.
Vancouver Aquarium
August 13, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C