High winds drove 4 sailboats on to Kits Beach this morning.
this one did not look particularly well suited for a sea breeze, let alone 40 knot winds. It looks like a canoe with a treehouse clued to the gunwhales.
Wind and rain drove #1 son and me, and a few hundred thousand others, to the vancouver aquarium today. Pacific white sided dolphins and a giant pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) were among the highlights.
This bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) represents an invasive
species that is displacing local frogs throughout southern BC.
A sample from my new favorite Indian Restaurant, close to Main and Broadway. This was the fish curry. Worked well with the kids as well.
snow, sunshine and a nearly empty mountain, last week on Blackcomb. The lull between Olympics and Paralympics made for a perfect march break getaway. I can highly recommend the Woodrun Lodge. Ski in ski out; pool and hot tub; and generously large family condos.
Chinatown is one of my favourite parts of Vancouver. It's the largest Chinatown in Canada and always diverse and engaging. Start here in the tranquility of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park, and wander from there.
I love browsing the wildlife available in wet markets. Where did they get these geckos?
BBQ pork, duck, and lots more.
Octopus and other sea life abound. a bit dessicated perhaps.
I should note that the folks at T & T supermarket wouldn't let me take any photos of the live fish tank. I wonder if they have had some run-ins with DFO. It would be interesting to know where they source some of the sea life they have on offer.