Our two weeks in Vancouver was terrific--a total success in every way. Tom discovered some material in the UBC archives that spurred ideas for his next big research project. Henry and I had a blast trucking around town to the numerous kid-friendly activities the city offers. I got to reconnect with my old friends and family. And Henry and I even threw in a side trip to Kelowna. If I hadn't been so busy I would have recapped our adventures as we were going along, but I decided to live my time there rather than write about it. But for posterity's sake, I'll be writing up the highlights and posting them in pieces over the next few days. Here's the first bite:
Beaches and parks
Having a small child to entertain really forces you to get out and do stuff. When I lived in Vancouver I never went to Stanley Park or Kits Beach. Just wasn't part of my routine. So I almost felt like I was discovering these places for the first time when I visited them with Henry. At Stanley Park we rode the miniature train, spent a long time in the children's farmyard, and had fish and chips by Lumberman's Arch, where there were plenty of seagulls to chase. Kits Beach at low tide is ideal for a little guy like Henry, who's not crazy about the water but loves mucking around in the sand. When the sun's out, Vancouver really is a gorgeous place.
Stanley Park photos
Kits Beach photos
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