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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Richmond Night Market
Last weekend we finally made it to Richmond Night Market. I had great intentions of making it last year, but summer disappeared before I knew it, as it is wont to do, so this was to be the year. We … Continue reading
Breakfast
I have pretty much the same breakfast every day, but it seems so much nicer at the weekend, when the yoghurt is in a bowl, the toast is made of bread from yesterdays picnic and there are fresh flowers on … Continue reading
My favourite little Nook in the city
Situated on Denman street at the bottom of Robson is an unassuming little restaurant called Nook. It is easy to spot as you approach as there is almost certainly a queue of people waiting outside. Don’t be put off though, … Continue reading
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High tea, take 2
Apparently around here high tea is like busses, you wait for ages for one and then 2 come along at once. Having recovered from my decadent tea with Anna last weekend I took Mike for high tea at the Fairmont … Continue reading
Thanksgiving
Before I moved to Vancouver I had never experienced Thanksgiving. If I’m honest I didn’t even realise that it was a holiday here, having only really learned anything about it in an American context. Thanksgiving in Canada however, is all … Continue reading