Sunday, July 13, 2008

Vancouver


Dear all,


Another destination on my list...Vancouver.
Left New York on July 2nd with the marvelous airline Cathay Pacific. Heads off to Hong Kong, their national carrier is one of the best.
Christine (colleague) and I were greeted by grey and rainy weather upon our arrival in Canada, but that did not stop us. In two days we walked well over 15 miles to visit the city and its immediate surroundings.
If you look at the buildings, they are not pretty. There are too many windows but it is understandable since it can rain 20 days per month. Once the sun shines though, you are truly blinded by its beauty. All the windows reflect the light. Also the situation is ideal, mountains on the left and the ocean on the right.
We booked an airplane to take us for a scenic flight over the mountains and glaciers. Unfortunately the weather gods were not favorable of our plan and decided to ground us. I am sure there will be a next time.
We did go whale watching though. I haven't felt so cold since years. With the summer in my head I embarked in shorts, t-shirt and jacket. Well, once in open sea, I was freezing my ass off!! We got to see killer whales though....no Willy...since he was freed, he decided to go explore the world, his sister told me. ;-)
During our little cruise we stopped in Victoria, a charming little town on Vancouver Island.
Pictures can be found on http://picasaweb.google.com/Rudiinthecity/Vancouver

Here in New York and in the rest of the States, Stephenie Meyer is quickly becoming an icon. Biggest hit since J.K. Rowling. At my office, 4 people are excited about it and more will follow. Her first book, Twilight, will hit the big screen in December.

Change is in the air, I can feel it already for a couple of days. There are some things that are going to happen soon. I don't know what, so don't ask.

That's it for now.
Be happy!

Rudi

posted by Rudi @ 3:47 PM