Transatlantic Adventure #5: Out and About in Vancouver

A trip to Vancouver would apparently not be complete without a trek round Stanley Park, the massive patch of green to the east of Downtown. It's got the sea around quite a lot of it, and possibly bears in the middle.

Thankfully, the wildest things we saw were raccoons. Which were still quite exciting!

Well, raccoons and the crime bird from the Week Word a while back. And some seals. Possibly.

There are also very impressive views, even when it's trying to rain.

We were actually visiting Vancouver for a wedding, so our last few days included an excuse to dress up.

Normal service will now resume, I think, as I'm out of holiday pictures!

This week's word...

Emma said I should, so I'm picking a Week Word for this week and I'm going to go with 'treat'.


If anyone else wants to play, let me know in the comments and I'll do a round up on Friday!

Transatlantic Adventure #4: Vancouver by rail

Having spent four days in Seattle, we got the train to Vancouver. (The Canadian one, not the American one. Very confusing having them both on the same line. Recipe for disaster.)

The train was nice, so much nicer than the ones we have in the UK. Big seats, decent food that doesn't require a second mortgage. And very lovely views out the windows.

We stayed in a studio apartment rather than a hotel this time, and it was perfect. And in a very pretty bit of town, surrounded by 'heritage buildings'.

But still within walking distance of Downtown Vancouver, for more exploring.

Sunday Sketchblog #18

I really loved the wooden buildings in Vancouver - all different shapes, sizes and colours.

Oh, look! #9

This week has mostly been about...

Enjoying the occasionally moment of sunshine by the river // Making crumpets!

Getting through a lot of fruit, post-holidays // Drawing

Being inspired by Londoner Emerson Thaine's beautiful line drawings (via meoldchina)

Wondering whether grown-ups can have mobiles (as in the hanging, spinning things, not the phones), and where I could put this bicycle one.

Wordless Week

We don't seem to have a Week Word this week, does anyone know who's supposed to be picking or shall I just chose one for next week?


In its absence, here's an stylish inky lady.

Inspired by this image (Ralph Lauren apparently) from my Pinterest.

Transatlantic Adventure #3: Seattle Sights

In between eating ice cream and drinking coffee in Seattle, we did also find time to have a look at most of the touristy things you're supposed to see.


The Space Needle (although we didn't go up - too cloudy to bother) and the monorail. It' s really like the 60s view of the future...

Pike Place Market

Mostly, though, we just wandered about and enjoyed being in a different city. Occasionally, the sun even came out.