Weekend Workout

Guest written by Laura:

Thursday: Chris had one of his best interviews in Vancouver yet. The owner of this restaurant on Commercial Street was impressed with his humour and skills. Unfortunately, with his luck, they weren't even hiring for the position he interviewed for. Afterwards, Chris met up with his lovely little Laura and took a romantic stroll down Commercial (1 hr worth's). We stopped in for a bite at Red Burrito - best burrito to be eaten in Canada! We headed home and watched a library rented movie, titled "Tsotsi". Inspirational and a must see! Rent with your mate today!

Friday: Walking, reading, walking, and more walking!
As Chris was reading in the nearby Vancouer Public Library (directly below the condo), a cute girl approached him. It was Laura who had left work early to come and take Chris to her craving - those huge dosas we had last weekend. I then convinced my partner in crime to take a leisurely walk (3 hours of steep hills, mostly going upwards) and head south to unknown territory. The unknown territory consisted of rows of residential streets and miles and miles of cemetery parallel to us. Barely making it back home from tired, sore feet, we called it a night and swore we wouldn't take a long hike like this during the weekend to come.

Saturday: 4.5 hours of walking.
Taro and red bean bun for breakfast! That's what you eat when you live in an Asian replica area. My day started with an inventive and original activity - walking! ...all around downtown. The first coffee shop we stopped into led us to see an elderly woman sitting and having coffee with 2 little dolls sitting at the table facing her as she stared at them adoringly. This may have traumatized me from coming back to this area. I hopped into a few stores to window shop and saw some authentic Chinese items mixed with Yaletown designs. Cultural, yet modern at the same time. Next stop - Vancouver central library. Photos on flicker for you to view. Beautiful cylindrical building design. Chris borrowed 1 book, Laura borrowed 5. Number of books that will be read this week: 5 by Chris, 1 by Laura. The outdoor temperature felt like +15, and so we walked along Yaletown and the seawall. I felt underdressed for Yaletown (see the chihuahua in the photos). Tandem bicycles are so darn cute! I plan on getting one to ride together. Exhausted from our lengthy hike, we sneak into a sushi joint for the freshest sushi ever eaten with "rice-washed" green tea. I'm tired of writing, so Chris will take over now.

Saturday, cont'd. - We hiked another mile to find a bus to take us across Granville Bridge, and then went to the island market. For those naysayers out there, Granville Island Market is NOT just a tourist trap. Organic strawberries at $2 per pound! We indulged in potstickers (Laura says they're better than Feng's dumplings), Eccles cake, and cappucino squares, and of course more coffee. We took the bus to Commercial Drive, because our bus transfer expired (too many wheelchairs being loaded and unloaded), and found some other groceries, then walked home again. Walked, walked, walked!

Sunday - Chris started with a jog in the morning and workout, to increase the pain. (Moron) Then, we walked to church at 19th Avenue Community Church, a very welcoming congregation. After church, a quick walk to Shopper's for a Sunday only sale, and a leisurely stroll home through some parks, a stop at a Japarribean (yes, really) cafe, and now it's time for a nap.

Don't forget to look at the photos!