Today the sun came out unexpectedly (to me anyway) and the sky had a beautiful blue that a few clouds could not diminish. In these days of rain and days which begin and end earlier in darkness, it is always a treat to see a blue sky.
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Here it what it looked like this afternoon. There are low lying clouds that make the mountains disappear! |
The City is preparing for a huge sporting event which will take place here on Friday. I have it on good authority that there was a buzz in the air downtown today much like during the Winter Olympics held in 2010.
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Newly refurbished roof on BC place. At night, this big white dome on our city skyline is light up in colour. My photo isn't that great as I took it quickly as I was walking to my acupuncture appointment. |
This year's
Grey Cup Festival takes place here in Vancouver from
November 24-27, 2011 and the host football team is our very own BC
Lions. Downtown will be alive with free concerts and Festival
activities from Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27th, and
there are many different activities taking place for adults and children
alike. However the big event is obviously the 99th Grey Cup game on Sunday between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the BC Lions.
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Photo credit: Grey Cup Festival Website - This is what
the stadium looks like when a professional photographer takes a photo
from the right location, with the right equipment.BC place is the building that looks like a tiara on the right (beyond the water). |
I'll be staying away from downtown.
Amongst other things, I don't like large and raucous crowds. But I do hope our City puts on a good and safe event that will be remembered for years to come by those with the courage to head downtown and the funds to spend on those expensive Grey Cup tickets.