Every morning we have two visitors.
Usually they watch us from the rooftop of the Masonic Temple.
Today they decided to perch and poop on our terrace.
I politely said good morning and buenos dias
before waving them off with adios amigos!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Arbutus Coffee
Another grey Vancouver morning so we decided to walk over to 6th and Arbutus for our morning coffee. Nothing like an invigorating walk in the mist to activate a desperate need for caffeine!
The Arbutus Coffee offers great coffee and delicious baking. John chose a cherry/dark chocolate scone while I opted for a fresh berry muffin that could have fed four people! His herbal tea was prepared in a small Japanese pot with an accompanying small cup. The Ethiopian dark roast coffee was a treat.
There is seating for about 17 at three tables, three stools and one booth. On sunny days there is ample room outside. The washroom walls are decorated with pages from a 1927 Vancouver newspaper. The interior has not been updated with shiny surfaces but instead reflects the character of the area.
A trio of elderly women (probably only slightly older than us) occupied one table, sharing neighbourhood stories. None of the customers had laptops or other devices in their hands, they were either chatting or reading or writing!! It felt like yesteryear.
As an aside, John is still experimenting with greeting everyone on the streets as we walk. The results continue to produce smiles and responses. Sometimes there is even a conversation. This morning we were thrilled to cross paths with Diana's sister on her way to work....big hugs!
The Arbutus Coffee offers great coffee and delicious baking. John chose a cherry/dark chocolate scone while I opted for a fresh berry muffin that could have fed four people! His herbal tea was prepared in a small Japanese pot with an accompanying small cup. The Ethiopian dark roast coffee was a treat.
There is seating for about 17 at three tables, three stools and one booth. On sunny days there is ample room outside. The washroom walls are decorated with pages from a 1927 Vancouver newspaper. The interior has not been updated with shiny surfaces but instead reflects the character of the area.
A trio of elderly women (probably only slightly older than us) occupied one table, sharing neighbourhood stories. None of the customers had laptops or other devices in their hands, they were either chatting or reading or writing!! It felt like yesteryear.
As an aside, John is still experimenting with greeting everyone on the streets as we walk. The results continue to produce smiles and responses. Sometimes there is even a conversation. This morning we were thrilled to cross paths with Diana's sister on her way to work....big hugs!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
John's experiment
John is conducting an experiment while we are in Vancouver. He is doing his usual "Good morning" or "Good afternoon" to everyone we pass on our daily walks. At the end of each day he does a tally of smiles, replies and non-responses. So far we are both surprised by the number of people who happily respond, usually with a smile!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
In Vancouver
Here we are in grey Vancouver!! Crawled into bed at 3:15am (PV time), up four hours later to gather groceries and head out for a one hour roundabout walk to Granville Island before the skies opened.
We need a couple of days to get into the "Wet Coast" swing!
We need a couple of days to get into the "Wet Coast" swing!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
One more sleep
Only one more sleep until we head to Vancouver. This morning, before I was fully awake, I saw a photo on Facebook of two friends sharing drinks at Cantina Vallarta. Thinking that they had arrived in PV, I sent a message that I was leaving for a walk on the Malecon. I was disappointed that there was no sight of them on my route. Checking back on Facebook later, I saw that they had shared drinks at Cantina Vallarta in Salmon Arm!!
There is a changing light display on the new wharf at night.
This young man creates colourful flip-flops and earrings
on one of the bridges over the River Cuale.
I found Senior Frog and the little froggies
on our 6km trek to the cemetery and fish market.
Senior Frog is the one with two new knees!
Friday, February 1, 2013
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