one day in vancouver

walking around gastown 

breakfast at acme café

lunch at finch's

picking berries in stanley park

the marine building

pixel orca, stanley park, ocean, mountains

giant beer

Jeff and I had one day off together after the wedding...these are a few of the things that we got up to and the things that I would do if I had just one day to visit Vancouver. We are still recovering from the excitement and energy output of the wedding. This is a nice city to sit in the sun in and contemplate good times with great friends. There is so much to see and do here and sometimes I really take it for granted. Gotta get in as much awesome Vancouver stuff as possible before summer weather is gone for good. If you ever come visit don't miss these restaurants. At Finch's I recommend the raspberry jam, brie, and black pepper baguette. It's the best.

weekend worship: west van plus

I am basically a food tourist. When I go to new places, I go armed with a meticulously researched list of restaurants, bakeries, food kiosks, and maybe even vending machines I want to visit. Some of the them I will undoubtedly feel I must visit. Thankfully, Jeff is with me on this. We travel to eat new food, or, at least, that's how it seems most of the time. Of course, when we're in a place like the Netherlands, where the food is sorely lacking most of the time, we find other things to do, but I think we're both happiest when we're eating at an insanely good restaurant in a new city after a day of walking 50 kilometres or so to see all of the sights we can pack into one day.

The thing is, our life in Vancouver is not so different from this. I map neighbourhoods by getting to know eateries. In fact, today we visited two different cities (outside of Vancouver) and hit up two amazing places to eat. My mom has noticed that this is what we do. I can't help it! You know what's in the omelette? Grana padano cheese, sour cream, maple syrup and blueberries! Doesn't that sound amazing? And look at those doughnuts! Also amazing!

So, if you're ever coming to Vancouver and need some restaurant recommendations let me know, I'll definitely be able to hook you up. What are the best restaurants in your town or the best restaurants you've visited elsewhere? You know, just in case I'm planning any travels this spring...

Another photo of me in sunglasses. That's my mom with me on this insanely windy pier. And the Lion's Gate Bridge and Stanley Park in the background. What a beautiful day!

Click on the photos to find out more. Have a great Saturday night! Now I must go eat some doughnuts!