Sunday, October 19, 2008

Sunshine and rain

Did I mention it rains a lot in Vancouver?

It does. It rains. A lot.

Luckily for us most of the city's famed aquarium is indoors so, weather be damned, I was able to make the acquaintance of this fine fellow on Friday.


And then, miracle of all miracles, Saturday dawned mercifully clear and we were able squeeze in a forest walk at the Capilano Suspension Bridge...

A bike ride around the seawall at Stanley Park...(hey, that helmet was mandated by law!)...

And some soaking in the sunshine and stunning skyline.

Just got home a few hours ago, in time to put Graham to bed. You'd hardly know that I spent half my time away fantasizing about hugging him and soaking in his sweet sunshine.

But more on that later...

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33 comments:

  1. Mr LadyOctober 20, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    I'm just going to pout quietly to myself. Oh, who am I kidding....

    I SHOULD BE IN THOSE PICTURES WITH YOU!

    Tattoo my number on your forehead, okay?

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  2. UnknownOctober 20, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    I am SO loving all your accessories in these shots! Purse, helmet, sunglasses... ; )

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  3. flutterOctober 20, 2008 at 1:38 AM

    GOD I love Vancouver. and you, of course

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  4. SandraOctober 20, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    When I first moved to Toronto I was so used to everyone wearing helmets while cycling. Not only helmets - cycling gear too.

    7 years later and I still do the double take when I see someone in work clothes (ie. a dress) and no helmet on a bike in the middle of the city.

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  5. EllynOctober 20, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    Looks like a great fun weekend.

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  6. Karen MEGOctober 20, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    Glad you had fun in Vancouver ... and that the rain finally let up! Very cool shot of you and that turtle. LOVE the aquarium there.

    Next time hopefully you can bring Graham too, it's a great city for kids.

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  7. mamatulipOctober 20, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    I got stuck on that Suspension Bridge when I was in grade 6.

    It was one of the scariest things in my life, EVER.

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  8. KarenOctober 20, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    I'm now wishing that we would have stopped in Vancouver in our whirlwind tour of North America. The place looks like a dream.

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  9. InTheFastLaneOctober 20, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    Looks beautiful...and so do you.

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  10. MarmarbugOctober 20, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    It is so beautiful where you live!!!!

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  11. BryanOctober 20, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    sounds like a fantastic day!

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  12. Helen WrightOctober 20, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Great pics! Makes me want to go!!

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  13. BrittanyOctober 20, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Ohh looks like fun! Welcome home!

    I love those sunglasses! ;)

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  14. Mighty Morphin' MamaOctober 20, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Glad you are home safe with your sweet boy.
    Great photos, looks like fun! But I hate the suspension bridge. Scares me:)

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  15. Aunt BeckyOctober 20, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Lovely pictures DMD. Lovely.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    It's been almost 20 years since I've been to Vancouver . . . I would SOOOOOO love to go again! It's so beautiful. Hope you had a great time!

    AND, we wouldn't be mommies if we didn't think of our kids every minute we were away from them ;-)

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  17. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    It sounds and LOOKS like you guys had a great time..

    I love the pig tails!!!

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  18. KatOctober 20, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    Wow! What a perfect day!

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  19. caramamaOctober 20, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    Sounds like it was beautiful and a lot of fun. I'd love to visit some day!

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  20. LisaOctober 20, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Vancouver is on my list of "must sees". Looks like you had a great time!

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  21. ChantalOctober 20, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    I am glad the sun made an appearance before you left.

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  22. Jennifer @ Fruit of My HandsOctober 20, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful. I miss having a good aquarium nearby to visit. That was one of the perks of growing up in Oregon.

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  23. Miss LisaOctober 20, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    That looks like a little town in Europe--just amazing :)

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  24. KellanOctober 20, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Looks like a great weekend - despite a day of rain! Great pictures of your guys too!

    Take care, Kelly - see you soon - Kellan

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  25. Jenn @ Juggling LifeOctober 20, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    I've been on that bridge! I love Vancouver--it's just gorgeous.

    It will be wonderful to be back with your baby--absence definitely makes the heart grow even fonder!

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  26. MaríaOctober 20, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    A TURTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sorry - distracted. I love them.

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  27. JainaOctober 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Sounds like you had a great trip, rain and all. I bet you're glad to be home with Graham though. :)

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  28. ZoeyjaneOctober 21, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    The last photo? Three blocks from where I live. :P

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  29. LeanneOctober 21, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    Hmmm. I like the coach handbag on the bike, didn't it throw off your balance?

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  30. AnnaOctober 22, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    I love the pictures. Looks like you guys had a great time!

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  31. AnonymousOctober 24, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    I so love Vancouver! They have so many fun things for kids to do, especially during the Halloween season, like haunted ghost train rides :).

    Last weekend, my husband, son and I went to Burnaby Central Railway. My son, who's 6 and loves trains, went wild, and the weather was awesome. Here's the review where I found out about it: http://www.sharesavvy.ca/cities/vancouver/reviews/480.
    Next time your there, check it out!

    In a Vancouver-state-of-mind,
    Christine

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  32. UnknownOctober 25, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Looks like you guys had a great time...rain and all :) You are brave to cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge! I did it in '92 and there was a guy at the middle of the bridge, wrapping duct tape on the rails and when he saw the horror in my eyes, he laughed and said, "Oh! Just doing some minor repairs, dear!" LOL! OMG. I almost fainted as I tried to get across. Did I mention that I'm deathly afraid of heights?

    Great photos :) Thanks for sharing with us. BC is such a beautiful place. People are so friendly there too!

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  33. Gail at LargeOctober 27, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    Vancouver! My hometown, and where my company is located so I get to travel back and forth pretty often. (I work from a home base in Toronto.)

    Next time you go, I can give you lots of tips and recommendations, especially for kids. I have four nieces plus a nephew, ages 4-9, so I know all about the kiddie stuff in Vancouver. Our favourite places are the Aquarium and Science World.

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