Vancouver, I Love You

I took so many pictures while on my trip to Washington/Canada with Jess last month! This will have to be Edition #1 of the pictures because boy am I in a Vancouver mood. With the Olympics starting today I am so pumped to watch the opening ceremonies and all that is to follow. So in honor of the LOVELY city of Vancouver, I must post some pics!

The diamond rings by the water were one of my (many) favorite sights. The artist made them in honor of romantic unions... Valentine's Day here we come!



Jess's parents live in Mt. Vernon, WA which is about an hour and a half of a drive from Vancouver. We left early in the morning for Vancouver, and this was the scene on our drive.



Jessie and I are OBSESSED with photos. We get together, we get outrageously girly and cheesy, and we take hundreds of them. Love ya Jess!



There was this display of funny sculptures, all of their faces/gestures really detailed.



I don't think I have emphasized enough yet how much I loved Vancouver. The second we stepped foot on the streets, there was this feeling. It reminded me of New York or Venice. The city has a distinct soul, and I could feel it! If I had to choose only two adjectives: diverse and sophisticated. I've never been to London, but it reminded me of a mini-London. And the mist over the trees, the way the city blends into the forest, blends into the beach... I immediately was dying to live there.



Not to mention their food. I ate the most incredibly mouthwatering Greek wrap - gyro I guess - I can conjure the bite of that yogurt sauce right now. I ate two within the (36?) hours we were there! And this Spanish hot chocolate spot we found. Really the shop was the cutest, the ambiance, and the hot chocolate was out of this world. Can you see the hunk of it on top melting in?



Speaking of chocolate, it was not in short supply this trip. Gotta have it around in the hotel room, right?!



Guilty as I am to admit this... I frequently (maybe once every 2 months) purchase a Ritter Sport. Thank you USA for selling them in the stores.



All Ritter Sport chocolate is quality and good, but if you have not tried this particular flavor - Butter Biscuit - you are really really missing out. You can get them at Target now!



So we got decked out in blue and painted the town that night. Spent hours in our room putting on makeup, dancing to music, making up and playing crazy games, and taking more pictures :)



Those British Columbians aren't shy, are they?



We took a detour into some neighborhoods and I was gawking at the houses.



I've always wanted to be Swiss but now I might settle for Canadian.



Our hotel was the perfect location too, and overlooked the water.



Checking out the Olympic scene; here is the stadium that tonight will be filled to the brim!



Maple Leaves galore



Here is the science center for kids. I thought it was beautiful.



Is it wrong to use the same eyeliner for almost four years? Ha, shows how often I get "really" made up. That being said, 'twas time to pay a visit to the M.A.C. store. I really love that place. It was across the street from the countdown clock-



This is the Inukshuk, which is the symbol of Northern hospitality. I loved seeing the true inspiration behind the 2010 Olympic logo. It is such a cool sight against the water.



Have I inspired you to visit Vancouver? If so, take me with you! Cheers ;)