Hi all. I haven't been keeping completely up with world news...but I did manage to avoid the recent security increases (ie no handluggage/liquids etc) and extra airport delays as I flew out of LA on that very day. So I'm relieved about that because LA airport is a mission of its own already! Have been pretty busy since arriving in Vancouver (hence a few days before a blog update!). And unfortunately, I've been forgetting to take my camera to places...so only have a few limited photos to show for it!
Vancouver is a beautiful place full of various parks, recreational activities, walks, bike routes etc. There is the Queen Elizabeth Park just 2.5 blocks walk away - large, beautifully maintained gardens...and I saw my first wild squirrel!
One day Sarah and I ran/walked the Sea Wall which is this path that runs along the sea and loops around. It's 10km of gloriousness with a cool sea breeze. I shall get a pic of that soon. Definitely a highlight. That time I saw a turtle swimming in the water and we also picked blackberries off the lining bushes. Something about fruit picked straight from the tree. Yum!
Another highlight is FRISBEE Golf. I purchased my own disc yesterday - a raspberry pink one, of course! I'm a complete rookie but it's such a great sport that it just doesn't matter...except for the time when I missed the goal completely and my disc fell smack in the middle (note, not anywhere near the edge!) of the pond so that Nate (Leah's husband) had to collect it. Fortunately, it wasn't a completely rare occasion and there were hip-waders on standby. Plus, made for a great photo. :)
Have been experiencing a variety of Vancouver cuisine - sushi, Eastern, the odd Starbucks ;), a gourmet dinner at Leah's parents house. Her dad is an amazing chef. And it was so fun to meet the whole family who are full of jokes and laughs. Most entertaining. Plus, Nate's been giving me a few lessons here and there to increase my repertoire (is that spelt right, Miranda!?). And I can make chai tea from scratch! Mmmm.
And have seen and smelt my first skunk too. It's a sickly sweet, lingering smell. I have been well advised to always keep my distance. It's seriously mind-boggling to contemplate the various unique complexities of each of God's creation. What a wonderful maker.
So, to top it all off, the first few days in Vancouver have been all about sensory overload - so many fresh sights, tastes, smells and activities. Am enjoying every minute of it...school starts in about 2 1/2 weeks! And before then, am leaving for a week-long camp on Saturday. Will hopefully be able to update before then! And 'til then...take care.
(Pic One - my corner of the world for the next 5 months including welcome treats from Leah, Pic Two - Nate, Leah and I out for dinner, Pic Three - Nate retrieving the disc. :))
Vancouver is a beautiful place full of various parks, recreational activities, walks, bike routes etc. There is the Queen Elizabeth Park just 2.5 blocks walk away - large, beautifully maintained gardens...and I saw my first wild squirrel!
One day Sarah and I ran/walked the Sea Wall which is this path that runs along the sea and loops around. It's 10km of gloriousness with a cool sea breeze. I shall get a pic of that soon. Definitely a highlight. That time I saw a turtle swimming in the water and we also picked blackberries off the lining bushes. Something about fruit picked straight from the tree. Yum!
Another highlight is FRISBEE Golf. I purchased my own disc yesterday - a raspberry pink one, of course! I'm a complete rookie but it's such a great sport that it just doesn't matter...except for the time when I missed the goal completely and my disc fell smack in the middle (note, not anywhere near the edge!) of the pond so that Nate (Leah's husband) had to collect it. Fortunately, it wasn't a completely rare occasion and there were hip-waders on standby. Plus, made for a great photo. :)
Have been experiencing a variety of Vancouver cuisine - sushi, Eastern, the odd Starbucks ;), a gourmet dinner at Leah's parents house. Her dad is an amazing chef. And it was so fun to meet the whole family who are full of jokes and laughs. Most entertaining. Plus, Nate's been giving me a few lessons here and there to increase my repertoire (is that spelt right, Miranda!?). And I can make chai tea from scratch! Mmmm.
And have seen and smelt my first skunk too. It's a sickly sweet, lingering smell. I have been well advised to always keep my distance. It's seriously mind-boggling to contemplate the various unique complexities of each of God's creation. What a wonderful maker.
So, to top it all off, the first few days in Vancouver have been all about sensory overload - so many fresh sights, tastes, smells and activities. Am enjoying every minute of it...school starts in about 2 1/2 weeks! And before then, am leaving for a week-long camp on Saturday. Will hopefully be able to update before then! And 'til then...take care.
(Pic One - my corner of the world for the next 5 months including welcome treats from Leah, Pic Two - Nate, Leah and I out for dinner, Pic Three - Nate retrieving the disc. :))
2 comments:
Hi Sonya,
What a fab time youre having!
were enjoying all the updates.
Micah has started smiling now which is very cute, Serayah kissed a boy in class yesterday yikes was hoping not to have to start relationship talks at 5 yrs, Jasmine has become a whizz on the computer and just wiped the desktop off as we speak so its all fun and games. Take care and enjoy camping!!!
Love the Chivers Fam
I'm curious about the wild squirrel, i'm picturing something like ice age... Jaqs
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