Brilliant Fall Day in Vancouver
Posted by jmb on 11.18.08 at 5:00 pm
Often with the Thursday Walking group, I do the walk along the southern foreshore of the harbour starting at Spanish Banks. The view towards the North Shore Mountains is spectacular so it is a splendid walk on a fine day.
There was a heavy wind during the night and when we met last Thursday we were not surprised to find it still quite windy there. So it was a brilliant clear day and there were lots of white caps.
The high wind had tempted all these kite surfers out of the woodwork to enjoy being pulled along in the water. To be honest I had never seen them doing this here before in Vancouver. I thought it was amazing and I even saw a couple of them actually flying but unfortunately I was unable to capture it.
A closer look. I imagine one has to be quite strong to enjoy this activity. Certainly this fellow below was quite a husky chap.
There was quite a group of them and they had set up their equipment on the beach. Do you think they all called in sick when they saw what a great day it was and how ideal the conditions were for this sport?
Above, looking towards the downtown skyline.
A quiet eddy, near the yacht club. I did not see any sail boats out that day
We get the most amazing pieces of driftwood on the beach sometimes. I have never noticed this one before but it had been nicely arranged and we used it for a background for a group photo.
All in all a perfect day. A healthy walk in the brisk air, with an interesting view, followed by lunch at the house of one of the group. What more can one ask?
11.18.08 at 10:01 pm
crunchy comments:
What absolutely gorgeous photos.
Today was a day that reminds us why we love it here.
Walking around my neighbourhood..sun shining…beautiful fall colours….
11.19.08 at 12:21 pm
Tanya comments:
Wow your photos have inspired me - I live in East Van and never seem to make it down to the beach. Your pictures reminded me that it’s a shame not to enjoy the ocean when we’re lucky enough to live near it. Thank you!
Tanyas last blog post..Mink Valley a bit more famous thanks to festival