Catching Up, Eh

Since our last post, Bob and I moved across theBurrard Inlet from North and West Vancouver to East Vancouver before settling again for a bit in Vancouver (are we inclusive or what?). During this time, we have mourned a US transition, celebrated women and dignity for all humans, made our own happy transition to our next house sit, started exploring Vancouver, and been walking and caring for our smallest dogs ever.

Whew! While it is nothing compared to what you are doing to keep the world going, it feels like too much for one blog, but here’s a start.

North Vancouver Public Art

Bob and I ended our lovely interlude in North Vancouver with one last public art walk. Some favorites are highlighted below. My apologies to the artists as I don’t have my (actually our Airbnb host’s) guide to the names of the installations and the artists.

Either this installation or another one like it use to be near Stanley Park in Vancouver. We were glad to see it again and have since seen that it is no longer near Stanley Park.

I call this Houses on Stilts. It was near the grocery where we usually shopped.

There are three of these figures all involving flowers/plants.

Women’s March in Vancouver

The Vancouver Women’s March was held in collaboration with the other marches being held in the US and around the world, the Vancouver March started with some speeches at Jack Poole Plaza and then marched to the new Trump Tower in downtown Vancouver.

Awesome to hear from my friends and sister participating in events across the US. We were excited that Vancouver held their own March, so we could participate.

Bob spotted us in the crowd photo in the Sunday paper. We are to the left of the woman holding the sign “A Woman’s Place is in the Revolution.”

New House Sit

While we had a walk through with our homeowners on Friday evening, we didn’t officially begin our Vancouver house sit until 2:30 pm on Saturday shortly before they left for the airport. They live in a 1 bedroom condo on the 18th floor of a 30 floor high rise in the Gastown section of Vancouver, so we couldn’t move in until they were leaving. While our homeowners are having a break in Cuba, we are caring for their 2 adorable dogs — the playful Milo and the cuddly Bugsley.

Milo, an 8 year old Boston Terrier, with his favorite tug-of-war toy.

Milo, an 8 year old Boston Terrier, who can play tug-of-war and fetch with you all day.

Bugsley, a 2 year old Pomeranian, just the cuddliest ball of fur you can imagine. He’s quite the sight when he gets going on his little legs too. He is the alpha dog.

Night View 1 from the 42nd floor of the neighboring building where we can access their gym, community room, and spa (haven’t tried that).

Scenes from the edges of Vancouver

We have spent a few days walking parts of the incredible trail system that runs along much of the south, west, and north coasts of Vancouver, including through Stanley Park. It’s an amazing trail with some pretty lovely views.