Day 2 - Biggest Day ever.

Oh my god. What a day it was today. This is going to be a big post, we did so much today. We are all totally tired out and we are all busily uploading photos and documenting our day today. We saw so much, did so much and had sooo much fun! (As the photo's and videos will attest to).

In my last post, I mentioned a search for Breakfast, and oh boy, we found it! And guess what Gaz, we found CHIPS AND GRAVY!!!God damn! I had to order it and we took a few photos for proof, check it out!





We ate like kings for that breakfast oh boy! (And the waitresses we very nice too - I'm going back tomorrow! haha).

After that, we went back to the flat and picked up Kevan, and went for a bit of a drive. We went up to Capilano suspension bridge (a swing bridge) and we went out on that. There was a mini forest park and walkways once you get over that so we walked around there and checked out the trout in the small ponds they had there, very cool. There was talk of grabbing a trout with our mouths but we decided against it (the breakfasts were still full in our tummys). We took several photos of the area and made our way back out eventually.

We then drove up to Grouse Mountain, where the guys are starting work tomorrow. We went over there, where I bought a gondola ticket (they guys got theirs for free since they are staff now - I paid $30) and took the gondola up several hundred metres into the mountain. A light snowy area greeted us. The ice skaters were zipping around on a newly opened lake. Very cool. Then we went for a wander a bit further afield, and we found the bear enclosure where we saw 2 bears - they weren't fully grown (90% we think) but the were huge! I can now see why a single swipe from them could probably take you out no problems. They were very neat to watch. They seemed rather happy to be in their little enclosure surrounded by lots of food (us). haha Apparently though in the non-snow season, the enclosure is much larger and they are almost free to roam where ever they please.

We then went for a walk up the back of the mountain up some big tracks. We had a great time playing on ice and checking out the AMAZING scenery overlooking Vancouver and the surrounding forest areas. We walked up to the biggest hill we could find. Several other people were up there taking photos, as it was just such and incredible place to be and to look out from. Ofcourse I couldn't help myself and I had to play a little stunt - it well worth the sacrifice as you will see. All I can say, is IT HAD TO BE DONE!!! (haha to the amazement of the onlookers!)



Well, yes, if you have viewed that video, you will know that I am mad! haha It was so much fun - as good as a shower! Soon after we ran down the hill (will I did) like a loonie, in almost knee-deep snow, whooping and yahooing. What a rush! haha the other tourists (mainly asians) all thought we were mad and some even seem genuinely scared of us haha! Once we got down the hill we went to the restaurant and the pub and had some drinks and a top notch meal. Damn, the customer service in this country is just outstanding! Dunno if it's because they work for tips or they just love the accent - either way, I'm gonna work it for the duration! haha.

After the meal (and several chocolate martinis) I did some Ice skating, I was a bit wobbly at first, but I could be forgiven as it's been several years since I did it, but eventually I got into the swing of things and was zipping around the lake at top speed and practising backwards skating - very cool! haha Even Kevan got some skates and jumped on - he caught on very quick and we had some great fun fighting each other on slippery ice! haha After about an hour of that, and totally tired out, we caught the gondola back home, where we are now all sharing and uploading pics and vids to people and friends around the world. Check out my Picasa album, there's lots to see! But I'm off to bed soon - we did a lot in one day and I'm totally frazzelled!

Cheers
Matt