So, awhile ago I realized I had lost a friend. I think I know why, but I'm not 100%. There wasn't a fight or even a small falling out. One day we were talking about getting together. The next day, we weren't. Maybe something else happened on her end that I don't know about. But I think I know. And then there was the moment when her actions let me know she'd let my friendship go. And at first I was mad. Offended. Betrayed. All that good stuff.
But now, I've moved on. I don't need that kind of friend.
So why can't I remove that "friend" from Facebook?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Vancouver, BC - Part 3 - 27th Birthday!
I don't know how I could have asked for a better birthday. John and I checked in to our Bed & Breakfast early and basically just dropped our stuff off. We decided not to spend money staying at a nice place the entire time, but for my birthday night, we splurged. We had the Shangri-La Suite - the entire top floor of the B&B.
From there, we went down to English Bay for kayaking! There was only one other couple on the trip, so it was nice and intimate. We had a double kayak which meant John and I actually had to work together to get where we were going. Our foot peddles kept sticking so John had to steer since I couldn't get the right peddle to move. That meant I should have been in the "powerhouse" position, but, well, I am not that strong. So it was interesting. I'd much rather be in just a regular kayak with no foot peddles.
Anyway, the trip was still great. We paddled along the seawall to Siwash Rock and then back. We saw a seal swimming next to us! There were some waves and rocks that we had to avoid, so it was a little more interesting than our usual flat water paddling. Loved being on the water.
The other couple on the trip were from Vancouver so we got a lot of inside scoop on places to go. Of course, we didn't have much time left in our trip, so it all got filed away for next time. But! They did take us to a great fish and chips place after the kayak trip. So John and I got fish and chips for lunch and sat out on a grassy area overlooking the water.
The rest of the day was filled with a nap and and John's attempt at romance. Ok, "attempt" makes it sound bad. It wasn't. But I don't want to get too sappy on the blog! Anyway, we then had a nice dinner at a Thai restaurant, followed up by Birthday Gelato. I had Baileys Irish Cream, John had Green Tea. So good! Then we strolled around the city, to another patch of coastline we hadn't been to yet, and watched the sun set over the water. Awww.
Again, awesome birthday. Did not want it to end.
Vancouver, you make me consider being Canadian.
From there, we went down to English Bay for kayaking! There was only one other couple on the trip, so it was nice and intimate. We had a double kayak which meant John and I actually had to work together to get where we were going. Our foot peddles kept sticking so John had to steer since I couldn't get the right peddle to move. That meant I should have been in the "powerhouse" position, but, well, I am not that strong. So it was interesting. I'd much rather be in just a regular kayak with no foot peddles.
Anyway, the trip was still great. We paddled along the seawall to Siwash Rock and then back. We saw a seal swimming next to us! There were some waves and rocks that we had to avoid, so it was a little more interesting than our usual flat water paddling. Loved being on the water.
The other couple on the trip were from Vancouver so we got a lot of inside scoop on places to go. Of course, we didn't have much time left in our trip, so it all got filed away for next time. But! They did take us to a great fish and chips place after the kayak trip. So John and I got fish and chips for lunch and sat out on a grassy area overlooking the water.
The rest of the day was filled with a nap and and John's attempt at romance. Ok, "attempt" makes it sound bad. It wasn't. But I don't want to get too sappy on the blog! Anyway, we then had a nice dinner at a Thai restaurant, followed up by Birthday Gelato. I had Baileys Irish Cream, John had Green Tea. So good! Then we strolled around the city, to another patch of coastline we hadn't been to yet, and watched the sun set over the water. Awww.
Again, awesome birthday. Did not want it to end.
Vancouver, you make me consider being Canadian.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Vancouver, BC - Part 2
Not much to say about Day 2. We went back to Stanley Park for more frolicking. There ended up being so much of the city we did not see (excuse to go back!) because we kept within walking distance of where we were staying. There was plenty to see and we enjoyed just wandering around in the beautiful weather. We'll go back some day to explore the area near the university and up into the mountains.
So, back to Stanley Park. Only we went the other direction so we could see the totem poles. Of course, these are fake totems, just recreations. Still, pretty neat.
Walking to the totem poles...
One day we'll be back to hike in these mountains.
That evening we decided to check out what a Canadian casino was like. The craps table failed us, but we ended up winning about $100 at the slot machines - which never happens. We planed one game that had alien cows, which was pretty great. But the best was this insane penguin game. It was like a slot machine on crack. You wouldn't win on the spin but then some penguins would dance out and switch the reels and suddenly you won sometime! I can't describe how crazy it was. But it played "ice, ice baby" at one point. Everyone should experience this game. Except maybe old people who may have a stroke because of it. Or those prone to seizures. So. Much. Fun.
So, back to Stanley Park. Only we went the other direction so we could see the totem poles. Of course, these are fake totems, just recreations. Still, pretty neat.
Walking to the totem poles...
One day we'll be back to hike in these mountains.
That evening we decided to check out what a Canadian casino was like. The craps table failed us, but we ended up winning about $100 at the slot machines - which never happens. We planed one game that had alien cows, which was pretty great. But the best was this insane penguin game. It was like a slot machine on crack. You wouldn't win on the spin but then some penguins would dance out and switch the reels and suddenly you won sometime! I can't describe how crazy it was. But it played "ice, ice baby" at one point. Everyone should experience this game. Except maybe old people who may have a stroke because of it. Or those prone to seizures. So. Much. Fun.
Vancouver, BC - Part 1
Obviously I am behind on my blogging! It's September and I'm just writing about July. Ugg. Let's see if I can catch up.
After a bit of time where I was home working hard and John was frolicking in the wilderness, it was time to rendezvous! John arrived in Vancouver on Thursday and quickly got the lay of the land. I left work early and flew out from Baltimore. First flight was on a tiny plane and I felt every little bump. Not fun. Switched planes in Toronto and settled in for the long haul across Canada. They had a fun plane animation that tracked your progress all the way. I was not happy when I was only halfway, but every happy to tick down that last hour.
When I landed the sun was setting behind the mountains, John was on the other side of customs, and I couldn't have been happier. It was Canada Day, so after dropping my stuff off in the room, we wandered over to a bridge to watch the fireworks. The sun sets super late in Vancouver! So while I thought they'd be going off when I was landing it was actually much later than that. Canada Day fireworks were lame. But they were at least birthday weekend fireworks.
The next day we got up and went to Stanley Park via the Seawall. The Seawall is a path for bikers, roller bladers, walkers that goes all the way along the waterfront, around the big tip of Vancouver. I loved that there were separate lanes for bikers and walkers. So smart, those Canadians.
English Bay Inukshuk
English Bay Beach
We eventually left the seawall to hike through the Stanley Park rainforest. It was the most confusing system of trails ever! I'm glad we have good brains or we may have wandered around in circles for quite some time. One trail, I swear was a circle with 3 branches all named the same thing. Times that by 4 trails...constantly coming across a sign for a trail that should not have gone that way. But we made it out just fine!
Found a giant slug.
We were on the lovers trail! How cute!
The plants all had this stuff on them that looked like spit.
On the other side of the crazy forest trails was the Lost Lagoon!
The rest of the day was filled with a nap, yummy food, and more general explorations. Seriously, we just wandered around the city A LOT, taking it all in. Who knew I could like city life? If there's water, hiking, and mountains all so close to skyscrapers, how can I be unhappy?
That night we tried to get scalped tickets to a show John wanted to see but it didn't work out. Had a brief stint of rain but overall the weather was beautiful. More to come!
After a bit of time where I was home working hard and John was frolicking in the wilderness, it was time to rendezvous! John arrived in Vancouver on Thursday and quickly got the lay of the land. I left work early and flew out from Baltimore. First flight was on a tiny plane and I felt every little bump. Not fun. Switched planes in Toronto and settled in for the long haul across Canada. They had a fun plane animation that tracked your progress all the way. I was not happy when I was only halfway, but every happy to tick down that last hour.
When I landed the sun was setting behind the mountains, John was on the other side of customs, and I couldn't have been happier. It was Canada Day, so after dropping my stuff off in the room, we wandered over to a bridge to watch the fireworks. The sun sets super late in Vancouver! So while I thought they'd be going off when I was landing it was actually much later than that. Canada Day fireworks were lame. But they were at least birthday weekend fireworks.
The next day we got up and went to Stanley Park via the Seawall. The Seawall is a path for bikers, roller bladers, walkers that goes all the way along the waterfront, around the big tip of Vancouver. I loved that there were separate lanes for bikers and walkers. So smart, those Canadians.
English Bay Inukshuk
English Bay Beach
We eventually left the seawall to hike through the Stanley Park rainforest. It was the most confusing system of trails ever! I'm glad we have good brains or we may have wandered around in circles for quite some time. One trail, I swear was a circle with 3 branches all named the same thing. Times that by 4 trails...constantly coming across a sign for a trail that should not have gone that way. But we made it out just fine!
Found a giant slug.
We were on the lovers trail! How cute!
The plants all had this stuff on them that looked like spit.
On the other side of the crazy forest trails was the Lost Lagoon!
The rest of the day was filled with a nap, yummy food, and more general explorations. Seriously, we just wandered around the city A LOT, taking it all in. Who knew I could like city life? If there's water, hiking, and mountains all so close to skyscrapers, how can I be unhappy?
That night we tried to get scalped tickets to a show John wanted to see but it didn't work out. Had a brief stint of rain but overall the weather was beautiful. More to come!
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