After she managed to find her way to our place on Friday evening with the help of printed Google Maps directions and a few text messages, we set off to a make-your-own-stirfry party at our friend Juanita's apartment. It was a great idea, and the evening was filled with laughter and lively conversation.
L-R: Joel, Ben, Myla, Shonna, Hod, Juanita, Connie
The next morning, Myla and Heidi joined us for a breakfast of pancakes and bacon and eggs.
Then, Connie, Ben and I headed off to the Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market at the Nat Bailey Stadium. We had been to the summer venue of this farmers' market quite often during our first year here, but I had no idea the winter one would be so good - I think it actually had more vendors than the summer market (admittedly, that doesn't take much!).
After the markets, we headed into Gastown for a bit of a wander through the oldest part of Vancouver. There, Connie got herself a genuine Vancouver souvenir in the form of some bright green Fluevogs! (Delle also discovered this brand when she was here last year!)
Next we drove to Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. This is the FREE alternative to the touristy $30pp Capilano Suspension Bridge that someone had recommended to Connie!
On the way home we stopped at Crystal Mall - the Asian mall near our place - and picked up Vietnamese chicken and veggie rolls with peanut sauce and steamed pork and veggie buns for dinner. We also chowed down on some delicious cheese we had bought at the farmers' market, and introduced Connie to the concept of Tim Tam Slams! It was a fun and relaxing evening at home after our big day of exploring the city.
For lunch on Sunday, we went to the home of our friends Harold and Kathy and their baby boy Novak. Stuart and Rosanne and baby Aydin were there too, so we had fun playing with the two little chaps, and enjoyed delicious waffles with assorted toppings for lunch.
That afternoon we farewelled Connie as she headed up to Whistler for her last night in Canada. We really enjoyed her visit and hope we can do it again sometime. Thanks for coming, Connie!
Then, Connie, Ben and I headed off to the Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market at the Nat Bailey Stadium. We had been to the summer venue of this farmers' market quite often during our first year here, but I had no idea the winter one would be so good - I think it actually had more vendors than the summer market (admittedly, that doesn't take much!).
After the markets, we headed into Gastown for a bit of a wander through the oldest part of Vancouver. There, Connie got herself a genuine Vancouver souvenir in the form of some bright green Fluevogs! (Delle also discovered this brand when she was here last year!)
Next we drove to Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. This is the FREE alternative to the touristy $30pp Capilano Suspension Bridge that someone had recommended to Connie!
On the way home we stopped at Crystal Mall - the Asian mall near our place - and picked up Vietnamese chicken and veggie rolls with peanut sauce and steamed pork and veggie buns for dinner. We also chowed down on some delicious cheese we had bought at the farmers' market, and introduced Connie to the concept of Tim Tam Slams! It was a fun and relaxing evening at home after our big day of exploring the city.
For lunch on Sunday, we went to the home of our friends Harold and Kathy and their baby boy Novak. Stuart and Rosanne and baby Aydin were there too, so we had fun playing with the two little chaps, and enjoyed delicious waffles with assorted toppings for lunch.
L-R: Harold, Kathy, Rosanne, Aydin, Stuart, Ben, Connie
That afternoon we farewelled Connie as she headed up to Whistler for her last night in Canada. We really enjoyed her visit and hope we can do it again sometime. Thanks for coming, Connie!
3 comments:
ConCon! Great to see some pics of you all! Bet you had a blast, a little bit envious...
Oh what a great blog update! Made we want to come back and do it all again! Love the pictures- the tin tam picture made me laugh out loud! Thanks for the wonderful memories & I am looking forward to another weekend in April! Can't wait to sport my fleuvogs--thanks to you both I will be experiencing some serious fashionable footwear!
What a fun weekend!!! and So Awesome that Connie took home Fluevogs!!!!!!Definitely fabulous souvenirs :D With the aussie dollar recently I have been seriously tempted by their online store....
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