Sunday night was a loud night of rattling winds and rain. Monday morning it poured torrential rains and after it stopped, I thought it was safe to go out for a walk and errands. I got caught in the rain and more wind and was a bit chilled despite having 3/4 length sleeves on my sweater and my jacket but I pressed on and managed to get everything done that I had set out to do. I also managed to get some beautiful photos.
Most of these snapshots were taken on Cambie Street. The street under which the new rapid transit and subway links the Vancouver International Airport to Downtown Vancouver. Though the train opened in October 2009, I still haven't even had a chance to ride it. I am hoping to get out to the airport well before I travel again by plane.
Here is a little peek down a side street.
I thought this tree showed off the lovely blooming green leaves.
In this photo you can see the clouds parted and the blue sky peeked out for a bit.
The gate at this house was just too cute to pass by without taking a photo. I wonder if the husband of the household gifted his wife with this gate on Valentine's Day? I think that would be a romantic thing to do.
At this time of the season I am pleased to find blossoms on trees and this Magnolia was no exception. Isn't it pretty? Even the carpet of fallen leaves is so pretty. The rose bush was also a delightful find.
These next photos capture some of the buildings in the neighbourhood. They are taken to show others around the world what it looks like here. If one has never been to a place, one is often curious about what it looks like. Even if you have visited a place, I find that in this day of rapid development, things don't stay the same for long.
In the photo above there is a tall building in the background with a circular top. It is the Harbour Center. Read about it here.
I end this tour with a panorama of the city skyline.
As you can see, the sky above is still very menacing but I'm happy to report that the rain held off until I finished my errands and returned home. I was very glad of that since I was laden with bags and very tired.
Addendum: LV over at http://livinatmemescorner.blogspot.com kindly posted this award for me today. I think it is a cool award and it glady accept it because that is what I try to do with my blogs; bring a little ray of sunshine (and it doesn't ask me to do anything *smile).
Beautiful walking shots.
ReplyDeleteLuiz Ramos
A lovely walk through your world. Thanks for sharing your virtual tour.
ReplyDeleteOh I do appreciate walking around virtually with you. I also want check out the rest of your blog when I have more time. Thanks for your visit.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had been with you on your walk through your great city. All your photos are so pretty. Check out my blog today. I have an award for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful world. Ilove seeing your pictures
ReplyDeleteOh those blossoms - spring...
ReplyDelete@Ramos, thank you for dropping by. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. Please visit again soon.
ReplyDelete@Ramos, thank you for dropping by. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. Please visit again soon.
ReplyDelete@ Wren, lovely to see you. I'm glad you enjoyed our virtual walk :-)
ReplyDelete@Irene, what a lovely compliment. I'm so glad you stopped by for our walk and I hope to see you at another blog post soon. Enjoy :-)
ReplyDeletethose clouds aded a nice light to your photos :)
ReplyDeleteWow..what a beautiful word! Your photos are just beautiful..
ReplyDeletegreat posst and a lovely walk
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting, beautiful place. Thanks for taking us out for a walk. I feel all that weather and I can smell those blossoms!
ReplyDelete@Riet, thank you for sharing my world with me. You are most welcome to come again soon :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Affectioknit. Soon Spring warmth will melt your snow.
ReplyDelete@NatureFootstep, I do love all kinds of clouds. They make the most interesting formations. Thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDelete@IcyBC, thank you for the lovely compliment :-)
ReplyDelete@Coffee, thank you so much for dropping by. A nice walk is always better with a friend. :-)
ReplyDelete@Sandy, I am happy that you found beauty in my world. I hope you can visit again some time.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my walk with you today ;) love that gate, too !
ReplyDelete@Lynda, I'm so glad you enjoyed the walk. I was thinking of you when I wrote it. I thought you might like to see more of our streets and neighbourhoods. Have a blessed Easter weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove the gate with the hearts, also the beautiful Magnolia tree coating the ground in pink petals.
ReplyDeleteHope your Easter is lovely.
You are way ahead of us in spring weather. Our trees are just barely leafing out, with many buds still waiting for the sun to shine on them. Our far hills look like they have a red and green mist over them because of the leaf buds. There are only a faw spring flowers that have bloomed, more will be here in the next three weeks or so, and then spring will be in full bloom! We are thinking that snow is in the forecast, but if it should come it will not stay, as before, but so far it has only been cold and rainy. I don't mind. We need the rain and it is a gift from heaven.
ReplyDelete@Katy, since I posted these photos I have been away upcountry and only home for a week as of today. I live in Vancouver and the weather here has been iffy all Spring. It was raining yesterday but today was quite nice. Right now though I see the sky is clouding over. It finally reached a warmer temperature yesterday (about 25 degrees Celsius).
ReplyDelete@Katy, since I posted these photos I have been away upcountry and only home for a week as of today. I live in Vancouver and the weather here has been iffy all Spring. It was raining yesterday but today was quite nice. Right now though I see the sky is clouding over. It finally reached a warmer temperature yesterday (about 25 degrees Celsius).
ReplyDelete@Sandy, I am happy that you found beauty in my world. I hope you can visit again some time.
ReplyDelete@NatureFootstep, I do love all kinds of clouds. They make the most interesting formations. Thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeletegreat posst and a lovely walk
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