Tag Archives: Vancouver

The Canadian

Posted on April 30, 2024 by If It Was Today

We flew out to Vancouver, but decided to take the train home because … well, just because it sounded like a cool thing to do. The Canadian has several different levels of service. All the way from spending four days … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days

Posted on April 27, 2024 by If It Was Today

The weather has been fantastic for our visit to B.C. Until now, anyway. The last few days haven’t been quite as nice, with cloud, drizzle, and then outright rain. This picture is from our visit to Butchart Gardens, in the … Continue reading →

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A Walk Along the River

Posted on April 22, 2024 by If It Was Today

We were back in Vancouver again and went for a long walk along the river in a local park. It is one of the things we always do when we visit. The leaves are coming out and the trees are … Continue reading →

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Tree Bathing

Posted on April 14, 2024 by If It Was Today

Another sunny day in Vancouver so we went for a nature walk. We were informed that it is known as “tree bathing” in Japanese culture. The dead tree stumps add to the ambience of the forest. Along the walk there … Continue reading →

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Vancouver

Posted on April 13, 2024 by If It Was Today

Our original flight to Vancouver was cancelled, and we were rebooked the next day through Toronto. It was a bit of a pain, but we arrived just in time for … an absolutely gorgeous day. Apparently it was the first … Continue reading →

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Twisted

Posted on May 11, 2016 by If It Was Today

I find it fascinating to see how plants can twist themselves into the most amazing shapes simply by following the light, year after year. Sometimes the effect is fairly modest, such as this tree that clearly had to grow at … Continue reading →

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The Sky Smiled

Posted on May 9, 2016 by If It Was Today

We were sitting on the deck, enjoying the lovely weather (and a glass of wine) on our recent trip to Vancouver. I looked up, and noticed a most unusual cloud formation. So of course, I took a picture. And then, … Continue reading →

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For Sale

Posted on April 28, 2016 by If It Was Today

I came across this on our recent visit to Vancouver, when we went for a drive in the Fraser River valley. One has to hope the price would be very reasonable.

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Alien Landscape

Posted on April 18, 2016 by If It Was Today

Our Vancouver trip is pretty much over – I’m writing this from the airport waiting for our flight. Over the next few days I want to post a few more pictures from a wonderful visit to a wonderful city. This … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Snowdrifts

Posted on April 17, 2016 by If It Was Today

Okay, not really snow. After all, this is Vancouver in April and the cherry trees are in full bloom. Last week the temperature dropped and a wind storm blew through and… Cherry blossom petals were everywhere. And by “everywhere” I … Continue reading →

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