Tuesday 27th August
Still catching up on almost a week of stuff, so here goes Tuesday's adventures...
After a long day yesterday in Victoria, I had a slower start to the day, during breakfast I studied the downtown maps and plotted. My original plan was to hire a bike and ride around Stanley Park, however it was a much cooler and overcast day, so instead I headed to Granville Island.
The island itself is actually a small peninsula south of downtown separated by False Creek. The island has a lot of history as an industrial island, but is now quite a big draw for tourists (and locals) to the markets... Think London Borough market but open every day. The island is also home to Granville Island Brewing Co which I fully intend to pay a visit to!
To get across, you can take the long route by going across the bridges and looping back on yourself or you can jump on the false Creek ferries... Why they call them ferries I've no idea, these are teeny tiny boats that fit about 10 people on and they just pootle around transporting passengers.
The market was just like any other lots of fresh produce and lots of nice cakes! I treated myself to a cinnamon roll... They seem to be pretty popular out here... And went to sit on the dock to eat... I was instantly swamped with hungry looking birds, seagulls and a rather evil looking crow. I soon realised eating outside was not a great idea... Later that morning I saw few seagulls dive bomb a few unsuspecting tourists noodles!
The brewery tour was fun, very short but then it is a micro brewery... Which I learnt meant that they produce less than 10 million units a year. I really like theirs beers, the maple cream o E being my favourite.
Throughout the summer, every Tuesday evening, there has been a free open air cinema event. Today was the last of the season, and the film was Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. How could miss seeing such a classic! So Barry and I made our way, found a spot and settled down... It was a real interactive experience with the audience cheering and booing at the relevant good/bad parts. About half way into the movie though it started to get windy, and I don't mean just a light breeze, this was full on force Gail... And then came the rain. Needless to say we never saw the full movie and ran to shelter... In the nearest pub. A fun night all the same!
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