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November 9, 2005 Postcard from the edge...of Canada
Two ladies sit at a table in the sun, deeply engaged in conversation and enjoying the break from their shopping. A shopping bag sits on the empty chair beside them. A dog waits patiently for his owner to finish his coffee and whatever he's eating, knowing that they will soon be continuing along the walkway, a popular exercise route for dog and man.( In Nanaimo, businesses put out water bowls for thirsty dogs.) A woman and man sit a bit farther back under the awning. This is a great place to enjoy a coffee, a muffin or a Nanaimo bar, and watch the parade of people and dogs go by. Behind me as I took this picture was the harbour with all kinds of fishing boats crowded together, the sky crisscrossed with dozens of their masts. There is a continuous cry from the seagulls. There are lots of little shops along the walkway, designed to trap tourists (like me and Jo) but I think Javawocky is the best place to just sit. Often in the afternoon there will be a busker performing. Behind Javawocky and above is a parking arcade .
West coast people love their summer and really know how to relax. No one seems to be in a hurry to go anywhere and everyone seems content to sit and watch the world go by. I wonder how they get so chilled out?
Jo and I heard a really good cellist playing Bach a little farther down the walkway when we were out one evening. Jo pulled out her mp3 player and recorded him.. So now we can listen to his beautiful music anytime, complete with the seagull sounds in the background. That's all for now. Bye!
Two ladies sit at a table in the sun, deeply engaged in conversation and enjoying the break from their shopping. A shopping bag sits on the empty chair beside them. A dog waits patiently for his owner to finish his coffee and whatever he's eating, knowing that they will soon be continuing along the walkway, a popular exercise route for dog and man.( In Nanaimo, businesses put out water bowls for thirsty dogs.) A woman and man sit a bit farther back under the awning. This is a great place to enjoy a coffee, a muffin or a Nanaimo bar, and watch the parade of people and dogs go by. Behind me as I took this picture was the harbour with all kinds of fishing boats crowded together, the sky crisscrossed with dozens of their masts. There is a continuous cry from the seagulls. There are lots of little shops along the walkway, designed to trap tourists (like me and Jo) but I think Javawocky is the best place to just sit. Often in the afternoon there will be a busker performing. Behind Javawocky and above is a parking arcade .
West coast people love their summer and really know how to relax. No one seems to be in a hurry to go anywhere and everyone seems content to sit and watch the world go by. I wonder how they get so chilled out?
Jo and I heard a really good cellist playing Bach a little farther down the walkway when we were out one evening. Jo pulled out her mp3 player and recorded him.. So now we can listen to his beautiful music anytime, complete with the seagull sounds in the background. That's all for now. Bye!