Reconnecting with YVR.

Vancouver is being kind to us, the weather is sunny and the temperatures are in the 20's, summer is here.

Staying in the West End area just off Denman Street and close to English Bay, this area always reminds me of St Kilda. Same vibe, with great cafes and a beach at the end of the street.

English Bay is back dropped by Stanley Park and the mountains; some still with snow on their peaks. At one end of the beach is the magnificent Inukchuk, made of stones, commemorating the First People's Culture. They  were used as a sign post, indicating things such as good fishing or danger.

Located on Granville Island in Vancouver, Ecomarine Kayaking is a must for kayakers.

We found it by accident a few years ago and just had to return this trip to stock up on equipment. 

A treasure trove, it has everything for the kayaker, so time just flies when you enter through the door, and mysteriously your wallet becomes lighter …………………

Granville Island is an oasis in the middle of the city, we sit on the sea wall eating lunch of bagels and lox (cream cheese and smoked salmon ), watching the world go by.  Sailing yachts and motor cruisers are heading for the open sea, the little ferries plod between the island and the mainland, whilst kayakers and SUP boarders weave in and out of the water traffic.  

All with the back drop of the city skyline.

It is good to be back.