All photos taken during our walk in Stanley Park on January 27, 2022.
Vancouver is located on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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Such a gorgeous park. I definitely think the original name should be used.
It is a gem, so close to such a large city. I am sure the park name will stay, but the other name may be applied to something within it. Thanks for reading Lynette. Allan
Such wonderful photos, Allan 🙂 I don’t things there’s anything more beautiful than the scattered light that filters through when sunlight shines through trees. If I remember correctly, the Japanese even have the term “Komorebi” for such a distinct phenomenon. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. I hope all is well 🙂 Aiva
It was the kind of day I have always hoped for. The sun’s rays diffusing through the rising mist is definitely komorebi. The 3 Kanji characters making up the word are the characters for tree, shine through and sun. SO, we had shinrin-yoku and komorebi. A peaceful walk in the forest. Hope your week is going well Aiva. Thanks for reading. Allan
Thanks Marion. It is cherry blossom time there right now, but we never seem to get their at this time of year. Thanks for reading. Happy Wednesday. Allan
The temperatures in Vancouver seldom go below freezing and stay between lows of +2 and highs of +7 (35-44 F) in January. Vancouver gets almost 800 mm (31 1/2 inches) of rain a year, so it is truly in a temperate rain forest. Things just grow there year round. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
The big trees are amazing, Diana. Stanley Park is so big, even though we have been there 30 times, we are still seeing new parts when we go. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Such a gorgeous park. I definitely think the original name should be used.
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It is a gem, so close to such a large city. I am sure the park name will stay, but the other name may be applied to something within it. Thanks for reading Lynette. Allan
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Lots of colonial names are being dropped here in the north, so fingers crossed that one day, Lord Stanley is only remembered for his cup. 🙂
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Beautiful click
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Thanks. That was just a small excerpt from the full post. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Such wonderful photos, Allan 🙂 I don’t things there’s anything more beautiful than the scattered light that filters through when sunlight shines through trees. If I remember correctly, the Japanese even have the term “Komorebi” for such a distinct phenomenon. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. I hope all is well 🙂 Aiva
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It was the kind of day I have always hoped for. The sun’s rays diffusing through the rising mist is definitely komorebi. The 3 Kanji characters making up the word are the characters for tree, shine through and sun. SO, we had shinrin-yoku and komorebi. A peaceful walk in the forest. Hope your week is going well Aiva. Thanks for reading. Allan
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More great photos Allan. Hopefully we’ll get back to Vancouver before too long.
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Thanks Marion. It is cherry blossom time there right now, but we never seem to get their at this time of year. Thanks for reading. Happy Wednesday. Allan
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Our cherry blossom is at its best with us now here. Unfortunately it’s quite windy today so it won’t last long but it’s so beautiful.
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Beautiful photos! I’ll be in Vancouver this weekend, looking forward to it!
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Thanks. I am so jealous. You will be there in prime cherry blossom time. Have a great visit Vanessa and thanks for reading. Allan
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Looks beautiful! It still surprises me there is green in January!
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The temperatures in Vancouver seldom go below freezing and stay between lows of +2 and highs of +7 (35-44 F) in January. Vancouver gets almost 800 mm (31 1/2 inches) of rain a year, so it is truly in a temperate rain forest. Things just grow there year round. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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Lovely trees! I spent a day in Stanley Park many years ago but don’t recall seeing this part of it.
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The big trees are amazing, Diana. Stanley Park is so big, even though we have been there 30 times, we are still seeing new parts when we go. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Looks absolutely beautiful! Forests do give this sense of awe that’s like nothing else!
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Those big trees have a way of making us feel so small and insignificant. Thanks for reading. Allan
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I get it. I certainly felt that way with redwood trees
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