April 25th – Bike ride Pt.2 and Lynn Canyon Hike

It was rainy today, but that didn’t stop me from another bike ride. I zipped along the bike path through the coast that I didn’t get to do before. It was pretty fun, because of the rain I was the one of the few people out. The view was just as scenic as the other parts that I biked, it was filled with the boats, buildings, and little shops.

After that I headed to Lynn Canyon for a hike, and a walk over the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge. It was kind of cool. I didn’t bother to check out the Capilano suspension bridge because my friend Steve told me it was just a rip off (but instead suggested the Lynn Canyon).

Later on that night, I caught up with my old supervisor (Michelle) from the wild bird care centre in Ottawa and her boyfriend (Steve). I lost my sense of direction and took me a bit longer to finally find them in downtown. We checked out the steam whistle clock in Gastown before heading off to dinner at the Cambi Hostel restaurant. Steve explained to me that the street Hastings (just past the steam whistle) was packed with homeless people, and recommend that anyone who saw the steam whistle should stop and head back in the other direction.

At the Cambie hostel & restaurant, I had my first Mickey there, and it was pretty good so I got another one. I had a good time hanging out with Michelle and Steve, which we quickly caught up on what was going on in our lives. They were super cool and treated me to dinner and the Mickey’s. I’m glad that they enjoy life in Van City - which is hard not to.

I still can’t get over how beautiful the waterfront of Vancouver is, and no other city I ever visited comes close to it (including San Diego or L.A.). It’s hard to beat getting a beautiful view of the harbor, the sea, the mountains, beaches, and downtown life everyday. But I’m an Ottawa boy, and will always be an Ottawa boy.