We love to travel, and 2020 was supposed to be a big travel year for us. Like the rest of you, that hasn't happened.
We're still dreaming about travel, reading about new destinations, and making (tentative) plans for the future. We hope all of you are well and staying safe... and that you find some inspiration here for YOUR future travels.
With vaccines arriving, let's hope we can be traveling again in 2021!
Vancouver is one of the prettiest and friendliest cities on the west coast of North America.
The Gastown district is where we've stayed when we visited.
It's where the city first started...
And it still has cobble stone streets and many buildings left from the late 1800s.
Gastown is geared for tourists...
It used to be that locals stayed away...
...But these days, it seems to be a pretty popular area with tourists and locals alike.
There is a steam clock you shouldn't miss.
It "pops off" with hoots and whistles every fifteen minutes...
much to the delight of the crowds that will be gathered with you.
It's loaded with tons of souvenir shops where you can buy fantastic native art...
...or maybe we shouls say pieces made by members of the First Nations.
There are also lots of places to sit outside for coffee or drinks to watch the crowds go by.
There are plenty of restaurants and clubs too.
Stanley park is one of the must sees of the city.
You'll be treated to gardens, city views, and great spots to stop and take pictures.
You'll also find one of the world's largest aquariums here in the park.
Perhaps the most famous attraction within the park is the collection of totem poles.
The Stanley Park First Nations Totem Poles are located in the park at Brockton Point.
Don't miss a drive or walk along the 5 mile long (8 km) seawall.
There are also tennis courts, a cricket club, restaurants and a miniature railroad.
When we visited with kids, Science World Vancouver was a great hit with them.
It was originally one of the pavilions of the World Fair Expo in 1986, and now it houses interactive science exhibits that are hits with all ages.
We liked the Museum of Vancouver and the Museum of Anthropology. I guess I should mention that we love native and primitive art, so that may color our judgement.
They have fantastic
collections of Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations masks and
artifacts, and their explanations about the First Nations people were
really terrific.
Just outside of the city you shouldn't miss the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
It's only about ten minutes from Vancouver...
Through Stanley Park...
...Over the Lion Gate, and up the road....
This 450 foot long (137 m) suspension bridge is 230 feet (70 m) above the ground.
It sways back and forth as you walk above the river and into the evergreen rainforest...
No jumping... please?
You have choices for transportation...
There are public buses to get around the city.
The Sky Train which is a mostly above ground light rapid transit system.
And...
The Sea Bus also goes back and forth across the harbor.
We had a rental car and drove around. There seemed to be plenty of public parking.
You can also see the city from the water by taking a ferry ride.
You can visit anytime of the year.
Winter is best for skiers...
Summer is great for hiking and water sports,...
And of course, you can visit museums and shop all year long.
To get there you can fly to the international airport or drive from Seattle or other parts of Canada.
You can even cruise in. Cruise ships dock at Canada Place within walking distance of many of the major sights....
And there is always the ferry from Seattle or Victoria.
This great west coast Canadian town is worth a visit at any time.
Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark
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The New Year is here...
And we're ready to put 2020 behind us.
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We're hoping for an end to this virus and the travel restrictions so...
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Resolve to TRAVEL!
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Our 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year.
Love discovering less touristed regions? The three Guyanas are tucked up in the north east corner of South America that doesn’t get much attention.
On our 2019 travels, it was independent travel, a custom tour and a group tour. All work beautifully... just depends on where you’re going and what you want.
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