Travel for Life

Autumn Leaves - Yenne Lee (YouTube link ) Photos Below pictures were taken at Dallas Arboretum Botanical Garden on 11/11/2017 and 11/19/2017.  Both days were sunny and temperature were unusually warm for late Autumn season.

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” ― Hans Christian Andersen , The Fairy Tale of My Life: An Autobiography For more information on Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid, please see the companion article : Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid: A Danish Fairy Tale Adventure

Based on Google Search results, the following two locations near Vancouver are top whale watching spots in North America: Vancouver Island , British Columbia An estimated 85 orcas live in the waters around southern Vancouver and the southern Gulf Islands . San Juan Islands , Washington Later I have watched the below video and found out about  Vancouver Whale Watch  located in Richmond, British Columbia. According to Google Search, two of the best whale ‑ watching destinations near  Vancouver  are: Vancouver Island, British Columbia Roughly 85 orcas are believed to inhabit the waters around southern Vancouver and the southern Gulf Islands. " Vancouver Whale Watch " in Richmond, BC The company offers exciting 3 –5 hour tours from Steveston Village, with chances to see orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, eagles, and more in the Gulf Islands and Strait of Georgia—boasting a 98% sighting rate . Whales and Bears of Vancouver Island with Campbell River Whale W...

Vancouver Travel: Queen Elizabeth Park (YouTube link ) Attention: Click  here  to view a mobile-friendly version. At 152 meters above sea level,  Queen Elizabeth Park  (or  QE Park  ⭐⭐) is the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore. The 52-hectare park is home to the  Bloedel Conservatory . There is also a gorgeously landscaped quarry garden, the arboretum with its collection of exotic and native trees, sculptures including one by internationally renowned artist  Henry Moore , and diverse recreational offerings such as tennis, lawn bowling and pitch & putt. The park is also the perfect setting for fine dining at  Seasons in the Park , a picnic or stargazing! How to Get There If you use public transit system like I do, here is the way to get there: Taking Canada Line Skytrain to the King Edward Station  Walking south towards the Park along Cambie St Y...

Vancouver Viewed from Grouse Mountain Top Grouse Mountain  ⭐⭐is one of the North Shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Exceeding 1,200 m (or 4,000 feet) in altitude at its peak, is the site of an alpine ski area, Grouse Mountain Resort, which in the winter season overlooks Greater Vancouver with four chairlifts servicing 26 runs. In the summer, Grouse Mountain Resort features lumberjack shows, a birds of prey wildlife demonstration, and a scenic chairlift ride. Public access to the mountain top can be by Swiss Garaventa aerial tramway, or Grouse Grind  hiking trail (Open for hiking May-October.) Photos Below photos were taken in the afternoon (temperature: 27°C) on 07/26/2017.  They are roughly ordered in the time of my visit. Lumberjack Show Eagle (Birds in Motion) Eagle Perched on Demonstrator's Hand Vulture (Birds in Motion) Vulture Also a Good Hopper Owl (Birds ...

View from the Grouse Mountain top The  Grouse Grind  ⭐, also known as Mother Nature's Stairmaster , is a 2.9-kilometer (1.8-mile) trail with 2,830 stairs that takes hikers to the top of Grouse Mountain . The official website warns that the trail is very challenging and not for the average hiker. On average, it takes up to an hour and a half to complete the hike, but first-timers should allow for two hours. The hike is one-way (downhill travel is prohibited) and almost non-stop, as mosquitoes may bite you if you stand still or sit down . Finally, try to carry a backpack as light as possible, or you may regret it. Updates on September 3, 2023: This article was written in 2017, before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to note that some things may have changed since then, such as the hours of operation, the cost of admission, and the availability of amenities. Please be sure to check the official website for the latest information before you visit. Figure 1.  The en...