Today would be our last full day in Vancouver on this trip. Tomorrow, we were off to Vancouver Island for 8 days. We still had some hunting and gathering to do for groceries for our stay in Port Renfrew.
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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Looks like the perfect spot for a yummy breakfast! I grew up on bagels and cinnamon rolls on the weekend, but now I hardly ever eat them. They sound very good right now!
My measure of a good bakery is how delicious their cinnamon bun is. This one was a disappointment, but, others on this trip. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
Cinnamon buns and sea views how lovely! Not a big fan of bagels though as on the occasions I’ve had them in the US I’ve found them a bit dry for my liking even with cream cheese.
In this case, the bagels were better than the cinnamon bun, alas. Fresh boiled and baked bagels can be very good. I can’t take the packaged ones as they are like cardboard. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
Delicious looking bagels Allan and what fine views to go with them, spotty or not. A bagel always feels like a real treat to me, somehow elevated from a sandwich. It’s been a while since I indulged, maybe soon….
Looks like a great spot for a breakfast, especially with such stunning views. During our visit, I was amazed to see the vast number of vessels waiting to dock in the Port of Vancouver. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
It was a great spot and not too busy on Sunday morning. Since Covid, it is taking even longer to load and unload the ships. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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Thanks and thank you for reading. Allan
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Looks like the perfect spot for a yummy breakfast! I grew up on bagels and cinnamon rolls on the weekend, but now I hardly ever eat them. They sound very good right now!
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My measure of a good bakery is how delicious their cinnamon bun is. This one was a disappointment, but, others on this trip. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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Many a meal while travelling.
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Good food can make a difference to a good or bad trip.
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Cinnamon buns and sea views how lovely! Not a big fan of bagels though as on the occasions I’ve had them in the US I’ve found them a bit dry for my liking even with cream cheese.
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In this case, the bagels were better than the cinnamon bun, alas. Fresh boiled and baked bagels can be very good. I can’t take the packaged ones as they are like cardboard. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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I’m certain the fresh baked ones are delicious, I’ll have to try one sometime!
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Delicious looking bagels Allan and what fine views to go with them, spotty or not. A bagel always feels like a real treat to me, somehow elevated from a sandwich. It’s been a while since I indulged, maybe soon….
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We definitely picked the right location for dining that morning. Fresh baked Montreal style bagels are a treat. Thanks for reading Leighton. Allan
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Looks like a great spot for a breakfast, especially with such stunning views. During our visit, I was amazed to see the vast number of vessels waiting to dock in the Port of Vancouver. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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It was a great spot and not too busy on Sunday morning. Since Covid, it is taking even longer to load and unload the ships. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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That kind of day just isn’t bad…
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Agreed. A good Sunday breakfast with a great view. Thanks for reading Scott. Allan
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