As our days in Vancouver are coming to an end we have found ourselves wandering everywhere! This morning we drove over to "Bean Around the World" on Main Street for morning coffee. Unfortunately, the place was packed, no seats available.
Back in the car we decided to try the Willow Cafe again. Last time we were serenaded by Dean Martin and Farsi music. This time they played an entire retrospective of Elvis songs!! When the young man behind the counter saw our backgammon game he called to one of the owners who told John that after John had practiced with me, he would challenge John. It wasn't John's day! He lost all three games to me! As the winner, I had to play against an extremely experienced Persian guy who had been playing since he was three years old!! Of course I lost but he gave me some valuable tips along the way. John promised to have a game with him when we return from two months of practice in Greece.
The sun was threatening to shine so we walked down to Granville Island, touring around the perimeter in order to avoid the spring break crowds. Crowds of families were visiting the island.
The Federation Gallery had some wonderful pastel paintings by Joan Larson alongside ethereal oils by Michael Abraham. Also of interest were several large watercolours by Jennifer Olsen that had been drymounted on board rather than framed behind glass.
Taking a roundabout route back to the apartment, we discovered "Chocolate Arts" on West 3rd Avenue. Unable to resist taking a peek inside, we inhaled the heady aroma of chocolate and stayed for lunch. They offer sandwiches, coffees and a selection of baked goodies as well as an incredible array of sweets that are created onsite using top quality chocolate. I can still taste the sample that was offered to us before leaving, a creamy champagne flavoured filling coated in dark chocolate.
The sun was still struggling to shine as we left. There was fresh snow on the mountains and a chill wind blew from the northwest. We are definitely looking forward to warmer temperatures!
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