08 Tuesday Sep 2020
Posted in Vancouver
I packed up the boating season early this year and came back to Vancouver a week ago. Sheila and I spent a lot of time visiting friends and family, and the last two days we enjoyed very colourful sunsets. Unfortunately, these are mostly due to smoke from wildfires south of the border drifting north, and the air quality is forecast to deteriorate quite badly. We will try to get to Europe tomorrow, will be interesting how flying works in these strange times.
04 Tuesday Aug 2020
I am back in Vancouver for a week to see Sheila and help with her mother’s move. Today we celebrated my birthday on our balcony, well socially distanced from anybody. The weather continues to be very nice and we are enjoying the summer.
18 Saturday Jul 2020
I am spending a few days in Vancouver with Sheila. The weather is warm and sunny, and the beaches are quite busy. Sheila’s mother is staying with us while her new apartment is being renovated. Last night we went out for a nice dinner at the Silvia Hotel around the corner from us.
21 Sunday Jun 2020
Posted in Vancouver
Sheila and I came back to Vancouver yesterday. This afternoon the sun came out and the beach was busy. There were also a couple of public free concerts going on, and a jazz trio playing close to the playground with the fire truck.
15 Friday May 2020
Posted in Vancouver
We are well and enjoying a few sunny days in Vancouver. Some Covid 19 restrictions are being eased, but we stay at home mostly. Stanley Park is right behind us and a great place to go for walks.
08 Wednesday Apr 2020
Posted in On the water, Vancouver
We are enjoying a few sunny days in Vancouver, but the mornings are still rather chilly. British Columbia seems to have done well with flattening the Corona virus infection curve, but we still have to practice social distancing for some weeks to come. I use the time for walks on the sea wall around Stanley Park (still allowed) and various jobs on the boat such as oiling the inside teak.
29 Sunday Mar 2020
Posted in On the water, Vancouver
Over the last couple of days I took Ancient Murrelet from Sidney to Vancouver. It was nice being on the boat, but as I could not go to pubs or visit other yachties, it felt a bit isolated. The boat is now at the closest dock to our place, a 10 min walk from the flat. I plan to get her ready for cruising this summer, just no idea when I can go and if I will still make it around Vancouver Island as planned. We are still feeling well, getting used to lots and lots of video conferencing.
21 Saturday Mar 2020
Posted in Vancouver
We are still doing well, mostly staying at home. Vancouver is under an emergency status, schools, restaurants and bars are closed, but no lock down (yet). The weather continues to be nice and sunny, and we can walk on the beach. The city is very quiet though and most people seem to abide by the rules for social distancing.
14 Saturday Mar 2020
We made it back to Vancouver, just in time as it looks like. Canada now recommends against any non essential travels. We are feeling fine and had no contact with anybody infected with the Corona virus as far as we know. The weather here is cold, but sunny and should warm up over the next few days. The magnolia bush on our patio is starting to blossom and there are flowers on the ornamental fruit trees in our street, feels like spring is coming.
09 Wednesday Oct 2019
Posted in Vancouver
I came up to Simon Fraser University today to give a guest lecture, beautiful day to be back at my old university. It has grown quite a bit, but the views on a sunny day were still great. Sheila and I met some friends from our student days for dinner on the hill afterwards, and we all enjoyed the fantastic sunset and catching up.
