Probably a life-changing one too. Haha.
No idea why. But perhaps, it's because I finally see the importance of friends. That there really are people, besides lovers, that I can put my absolute trust in.
Saturday May 15 2010
Usual routine. Woke up before 9 to collect car.
Embarked on the trip for Vancouver around 1030.
A journey spanning 150miles, 2.5 - 3 hours of driving.
About 30 min into the journey, we went for a gas pump. Stopping by at Arby's for the delicious Roast Beef burger too. Arby's really has the best roast beef burgers in the world. Their burgers are 2 fresh and soft bread patties, sandwiching a generous serving of thinly sliced roast (looked and tasted more like steamed) beef. No sauce or veggie added. Just plain burger patties with roast beef. Simple as they are, they bring with it incredible flavor and aroma.
Chicken rice at Yaohan's
Anyway, after another 1.5 hours of drive, we were in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. It was approximately a 20min drive south of Vancouver. Stopped by the Chinatown. It seemed that the entire place was more Chinese than Ang Moh or Canadian. Haha. Then we had lunch at YaoHan (Remember YaoHan Shopping Center at Thomson Road?? Yes it's the same franchise). How nostalgic.
Lady in Wet Suit, Stanley Park
First place we visited in Vancouver was Stanley Park.
Came here previously with Wang Hao, Anthea and Liselle. But it was too beautiful a park to miss. The gigantic maple trees, the humongous bridge, the open sea, the mountainous horizons in the vast expanse of the sea.
Gastown, our next destination.
It is located at the outskirts of downtown, where all the night life are. The buildings are part colonial, part modern. Quite an interesting combination. This place was well-known for it's gas-clock (a steamed-powered clock).
Gas clock (notice the steam at the top)
Saturday May 16 2010
Granville Island was our first destination of the day.
Granville is a small island at the outskirts of downtown Vancouver. It is connected to mainland via a bridge. It was essentially a harbor with a fresh produce market.
We had a little tour of the market. Spent the next few hours at a pier. Really enjoyed the cool breeze, the company, the chat, the crowd, the scene.
Pier at Granville Island. Turning point.
Underside of bridge leading to Granville Island
Saturday May 17 2010
A wonderful last day that we had.
Went to Lynn Canyon Park.
It was a super small portion of a super gigantic national park.
It was really great fun. We had the opportunity to get close with nature. Scale boulders, jump on suspension bridges, hop-rock on river banks, get lost, and drink river water.
Be bear wary.
Pristine clear waters
Suspension Bridge. From Left: Greg, Andy, Mark, Wendy
Miss YSH.
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