A Walk Wednesday, Vancouver's English Bay

The weather is warming up and that means more time down by the beach. My beach is Vancouver's English Bay Beach. So let's begin our walk at the inukshuk.

From here, you can trod out on some sand. They have been grooming the beach, getting it ready for the high season. Some accidental art was made if you ask me. The tall bush growing behind is a wild rose bush that produces some plump and tasty rose hips. Tastes a lot like a tomatoes but sweeter. There used to be more plants but the city dug them up last year to give people a better view of fireworks. I was not a happy camper over this choice. The roses give enjoyment for months and the fireworks for a few days, but the promoters had deep pockets and the local residents were not consulted

A couple yards down the sand and some more accidental art, this time courtesy of the ocean. My son and I often comb the beach at low tide. We usually pick up some trash and but now and then we find some treasures too. My son finds more treasure than I do of course. I might be a tad pickier in my treasure taste:)

Here is a view of the view that a bunch of lucky ducks have of English Bay. Could you imagine waking up every morning and getting to look out over the beach. if you look to the left of the photo, you'll see a building with a tree growing on its roof. This building is the center of many urban legends. Tour guides claim any number famous people reside in said building: Peter Gabriel, Bryan Adams and even Jean Claude Van Damme:)

Finally we have A-Mazing Laughter. These statues are getting world famous as we speak. If you take a peak behind, you can get a feel for how fast Vancouver's skyline changes. Always we are scaffolding and craning:)

I imagine after that long walk, you are tired. You've reached Denman Street and if you can't find a restaurant here that doesn't interest your taste buds, you probably don't like food.

All Photos and Words are Mine.