I have arrived! After three flights, (and almost missing a 35 minute connection in Las Vegas that had us running/shuttling to the international terminal) I am safe and sound in Vancouver and loving the clean air, the friendly Canucks, and the oh-so-easy and efficient public transportation that has gotten me everywhere for the past 5 days. With our Olympic credentials, we ride everything for free–buses, skytrains, ferries, you name it.
We’re staying in a hotel in Richmond, which boasts an incredibly diverse (well, not really diverse, seeing as how it’s more than 50% Asian) population. You know what that means…tons of great restaurants with cheap, delicious eats! The commute to work is about 45 minutes total, with some healthy walking and a 25 minute train ride in between. It’s been really great to see familiar faces from Beijing, be it fellow catering employees or USOC members.
We worked the first day after we arrived, but had Saturday off to explore. We wandered out to Granville Island, where I had the world’s most wonderful almond croissant.
The market on Granville Island is just incredible, with fresh produce, local treats, seafood markets, live music, and loads of delicious eateries.
What does one make with smoked dino bones? Dino stock, perhaps?
We somehow got reeled into the most hilarious street performance featuring Byron from England, a crazy man who tied himself up in chains and had us in stitches.
Nothing poor about my oyster poor boy! I’ve never had bigger or meatier oysters in my life.
After lunch, we ferried across the bay and walked up the beautiful Seawall to Stanley Park. Vancouver residents are incredibly fit and outdoorsy and with the gorgeous weather we’re having, everyone was out and about picnicking, riding bikes, rollerblading, or just strolling along.
It is beautiful here! We’re gearing up to get busier at work as more people come into the city, but I’ve really enjoyed the past few days. I’m a happy camper!
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That market looks incredible! All those homemade raviolis were calling my name. I sure wish we had something like that here. Have fun - what a great opportunity and experience for you!
WOW! I’m so jealous Brig! Look at all the beautiful berries and mouth-watering raviolis…Looks like you are having a blast! So..I have to ask, who’s the coffee girl????
Love it! Thanks so much for keeping us posted on things… I can’t wait to see more. You go girl!
xoxoxo
you are too cute! hope you are enjoying vancouver!!! i want to hear all about the deliciousness you are cooking up! got your card…can’t wait!!!
Chi B!!! I miss you!!!! Hope you are having a good time up in the Great White North! I’ve been trying to call you for a week until I found out you were gone LOL please please PLEASE call me when you come home! <3
Just found your blog courtesy of @GoodFoodsCoop–wish there had been some more local publicity about you when you won the burger competition! Looking forward to following your adventures.
Wow my attention caught those huge berries. Are those strawberries?! They look tasty!
I loved your Pecan/Pumpkin roll so much i shared it with a friend in Texas(who loved it also)and once the weather turned super hot this summer we began thinking… Wouldn’t that be wonderful as a strawberry roll? Do you have a summer version? Any ideas on turning this into a strawberry roll or any other ideas on something cool?