I'm not able to go away for a large portion of time this summer, so I've taken a couple of days off here and there. I love to drive to Granville Island, hang out, and have yummy food. I went with my sister Les and her two kids: And then again with my mom and… Continue reading Granville Island
Tag: Vancouver
Breakfast of champs
I've been meaning to try Jam, a new breakfast place on 4th Ave. They always have a line up but it goes pretty quick. Above is a lonely piggie in a blanket. He was delicious. I got a classic Benny, because you just can't go wrong with that. I was stuffed until dinner time!
Bloedel Conservatory
Last week for Earth Day, we checked out the Bloedel Conservatory at Queen E. Too bad it was raining, because otherwise I could have walked and saved myself high parking fees. It was so balmy and warm in there. And they had lovely plants and flowers and birds. Some birds were over 40 years old!… Continue reading Bloedel Conservatory
North Van views
Many years ago, I worked over in North Van. I had a beautiful view of the Vancouver skyline and water. I drove to North Van a lot this year, to teach at CapU. But I didn't get a chance to take in the view. I met a friend for dinner the other night, and snapped… Continue reading North Van views
Cherry Blossoms
There are lovely cherry blossoms still in bloom in Vancouver. Here's a nice shot of a grey sky, and some blossoms that fell on to the tennis courts near our place. Spring is lovely.