Travel
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Lynn Canyon and Wreck Beach
The best part about living in Vancouver is living so close to nature. While some childhood friends were down we spent the day at Lynn Canyon and Wreck Beach. The morning was freezing, it hailed when we were walking up Lynn Canyon, but the fog in the trees was stunning. By the time we reached Wreck Beach the sun was out and skies were blue. The ocean was so still, you could make out every detail in the reflections. This also allowed for a breathtaking sunset.
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Seattle
Last week, my roommate and I decided on a spur of the moment trip to Seattle, Washington. The bus is only four hours and 34 bucks round trip – it was perfect. Seattle didn’t feel as much like the United States, or the stereotypical picture of the US we have come to know. The people were friendly, although servers were not as we received horrendous service in two different restaurants. The first day was spent walking up and down very large hills. We began by visiting the Public Market, which included talking to a store owner about his JFK posters so much, he chased me down to show me the…
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British Columbia
We finally reached our destination! Waking up in the early morning, watching the fog drift over the water proved British Columbia’s beauty. Our drive was to Whistler which meant we would spend the whole trip driving through the mountains. Our soundtrack: The Civil Wars. Blasting ‘Barton Hollow‘ while the mountains surrounded us was sensational. The powerful vocals and heavy pounding beat encompassed us as the mountains grew. The weight of the world could be on my shoulders but looking back at this moment brings me peace. We are so little, the world so big. After the powerhouse performance the atmosphere shifts – ‘The Violet Hour‘ forcing you into contemplation. The soft piano…
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Alberta
Alberta was stunning. Moving from the prairies to the mountains was such a drastic change, everything was exciting and new. The towns were much bigger than I expected, large older looking homes. More variety, especially when we approached the Badlands. The ground just dropped and create these incredible formations. Sitting on the edge of the cliff, surrounded by grass, staring at the beautiful scenery – it was one of my favourite moments. After setting up our tent we hiked around the site. You move from this incredible view of everything to being surrounded. The views were amazing, and walking as the sun was setting over the cliffs was unbelievable.…
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Manitoba and Saskatchewan
We made it out of Ontario!! We traded the hills and trees for flat land and huge fields. The farmland was beautiful but the wind was insane. Our little car was being pushed, you could feel the friction. We made it in to Winnipeg for the night. Unfortunately our couch surfer had a miscommunication and we took up in a motel. It was nice to shower and sleep in a bed, and free tea and coffee in the morning was nice. The next morning was grey and rainy and really cold; Mumford and Sons was the perfect soundtrack. We raced out of Winnipeg and drove to Saskatchewan. The fields were bright and…
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Ontario
It was absolutely wonderful, she could not have been more excited. That night was low key, drinks with her roommates, maybe a midnight trip to McDonalds. It was great to catch up and spend time with her. Her friends are friendly and accommodating, and the cat and dog were lovely. The next day we walked around the city, exploring Parliment Hill, seeing Champlain’s Point and enjoying our time together. Ottawa is stunning, the Parliment buildings are beautiful. The only downfall was the rain which forced us back to her home for a movie. That night was my first Casino experience. I lost five dollars on the penny machine and spent the…
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West Coast
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlYGEaeoBWw] The day has finally arrived. Today begins the week long road trip out to Vancouver. Posts will be a little spotty this week but I’ll try and update about the drive and the sights. While I’m really excited to see Vancouver, and everything between, I’m slightly nervous. It will be an amazing adventure, and hopefully Vancouver is rewarding. I’ve got some books, lots of comedy podcasts (So excited to introduce Stephen to Doug Loves Movies) and great company. This should be a exciting trip! The song above is “West Coast” by Coconut Records from his first album Nighttiming.
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Lunenberg and Tall Ships Festival
[slideshow] My friends are very interested in sustainability and community gardens. Three of them work on a garden behind the Dean of Residents for Kings College. When they found a flyer for a mushroom workshop, they were thrilled. On Sunday they rented a car and trekked out to Lunenberg for the workshop. This was lucky for me, as I had very little interest in the workshop, I hitched a ride and explored Lunenberg for the day. Seafood on the harbor front, exploring the beautiful architecture (the school was unbelievable) and napping in the park. My day was incredibly relaxing and wonderful. I had never explored a place by myself before, and all that…
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Prince Edward Island and Hey Rosetta
[slideshow] This weekend was Canada Day long weekend. Since a couple friends from school are from P.E.I, we took a trip to the island. This was my first time on P.E.I and it was incredible. Not only is it stunning, the people are incredible. Really friendly and incredibly kind. We spent the first night in Crapaud. There was a three course meal that we all ate outside as the sun was setting. It was so lovely. Later in the night, we were invited to another house for a swim and hot tub. It has been a while since any of us had done this and we were all excited. Later in the evening…
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Bay of Fundy/Wisdom Teeth
I have officially lost my wisdom…teeth. Bad joke I know but I do have two T3’s and an advil coursing through my system. This weekend I had my wisdom teeth surgery and have spent the last couple days with large cheeks, eating lots of pudding and watching Dance Moms with my mother. Before my surgery, I was invited on a spontaneous trip to St. Martins, New Brunswick. By spontaneous, I mean me and my roommate were at a bar and were asked to go at midnight Tuesday – we left at ten the next day. The Bay of Fundy is one of Canada’s wonders and has the highest tidal range in the world. It…
