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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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Last week in Vancouver
Our last week in Vancouver passed in a blur. I thought I would have more time to savour each experience, to say my own personal farewell to the city. However, despite the occasional pang of nostalgia as I rushed about … Continue reading
Van Dusen Gardens
Autumn is probably my favourite season in Vancouver, so I’m really glad we were able to stay and see the leaves begin to turn, and to experience the incredible light as the days start to get shorter. Walking through fallen … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, photography, Vancouver, Vancouver gems
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Canucks
This weekend we went to see the Canucks play. It was something I had wanted to do since we arrived, and became determined to do after getting swept up in the Stanley Cup finals in June. We managed to get … Continue reading
My weekend in pictures
We’re having an Indian Summer here in Vancouver, so this weekend was spent savouring the sunshine, and completely ignoring my to do list. We took walks around the neighbourhood stopping off for coffee and lunch, almost all of our meals … Continue reading
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Bard on the Beach
Each summer Bard on the Beach takes place in Vanier park from June to September. Two groups of actors put on four plays all summer, which must make learning your lines incredibly difficult. The plays are put on in huge … Continue reading