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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Oh yes, snowtime!
And then, just as I had finished complaining about dull and dreariness we woke up to a winter wonderland!  Gone were November’s dismal, flat grey skies, and in their place was a bright yellow sunrise and glistening white rooftops. That’s better.
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Oh November…
Oh November, grey, dreary, dismal November. Hands down this is the longest month of the year. The beautiful autumnal colours are gone, replaced by incessant grey everywhere and eerie flat light that is consumed by darkness in the middle of … Continue reading
Stripes
Have you ever noticed how stripy Vancouver is? I thought it was just me that had adopted the breton blue and white stripes almost as a uniform. Â Apparently I’m in good company.
Gastown Prohibition Festival
Whilst out biking the other day I stumbled upon this festival in Gastown. It was amazing. Held in and around the Lamplighter to celebrate 85 years of the venue. Concentrated all in one block there was so much going on, … Continue reading
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China Town
I took my bike for a ride around Chinatown. I like Chinatown in Vancouver, it’s full of interesting smells and piles of food that I have absolutely no idea about, text I cannot fathom the meaning of and lots and … Continue reading