TO BOLDLY GO WHERE BLOOD IS GREEN AND EARS ARE POINTY In 1966, the starship U. S. S. Enterprise launched, to explore new worlds and boldly go where no (hu)man has gone before. Most of the ship's crew of 400+ is from Earth. Mr. Spock, however, is the exception. Spock (second name unpronouncable by humans) is from Vulcan. Although detached and unwaveringly logical in the manner of all Vulcans, Mr. Spock quickly became and remained a favourite character of Star Trek fans everywhere. Who knew Vulcan is actually in Alberta, Canada?
DINING WITH A VIEW AROUND VANCOUVER, BC It was late in the day when we set out from Burnaby. He wouldn't tell me where we were going, but from his casually dressy attire, I guessed somewhere special. We drove out towards the mountains.
THE STORY OF THE END OF A MEAL AN ERA The night is warm as we leave downtown. To the right is Chinatown and some of Vancouver's poorer neighbourhoods, dark and quiet. To the left is a deserted field. We wouldn't be stopping here but for the little store ahead that shines like a lighthouse in the dark of night.
WHAT AND WHERE TO EAT - VANCOUVER, B.C. The combination of a thriving fishing industry, a location in a lush coastal rainforest, and a burgeoning immigrant population makes eating in Vancouver, B.C. a one-of-a-kind experience.
FREE AND CHEAP ACTIVITIES - EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA Elk Island. Half an hour away from "the city" is Elk Island National Park. Protecting one of the most endangered habitats in Canada, Elk Island is filled with birds and wildlife -- a nature enthusiast's paradise.
Travelling, like practically everything else, is a unique experience with every baby. My first-born is outgoing and adventurous. (The first time we took her to a mall, she was so excited, nearly every passerby commented on how happy she was.) She loves noise and can sleep through construction but not conversation. (more…)
Travel Canada: Visit Olympic Vancouver in 2010. Join millions!At 7:30 PST yesterday I had a burst of olympic spirit and sat down in front of the PC to check out the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympiad. Having some technical difficulties, my family and I frantically surfed until I located a couple of live streamed telecasts. Finally we were ready to go, and enjoyed the next few hours of wonderfully synchronized skating, poetry, music, and aerial acrobatic super slalomers and snowboarders. It was a very heart warming celebration punctuated by
Travel Canada: February in VancouverEvery winter in Edmonton, when the world outside is covered in large amounts of snow, and wind gusts blow chilly air into all the nooks and crannies that haven’t been well enough covered up, I hibernate. The whole family hibernates. Even the kids don’t go out to play in the snow; we bring a bucket of it inside. Right now, I am seeing all my Edmontonian friends chuckling and shaking their heads. What wimps we are, afraid of a little cold and snow. But, c’mon, I’m from Vancouver. Winter in Vancouver (more…)
As a former resident of Raincouver, I can attest to the amount of precipitation that the coastal city receives. However, due to being in a temperate rainforest zone, Vancouver and most of the Wet Coast enjoys greenery that many have compared with the Emerald Isles. The natural beauty of B.C.’s urban jewel is highlighted in this video that is displayed in lovely timelapse. Reminescent of scenes on Baraka, I applaud the filmmakers for making me feel homesick. Kudos. (more…)
