February was officially my ADVENTURE MONTH! A lot of adventures for me because this year I was able to visit good friends in a different country.
Where? It is the far away land of Canada.
I know people always think, that Canada is not another country since we in the USA is too much connected to it.
But you know what, the flight is about 3 hours... I needed my Visa to cross over... and definitely so different from California. This is definitely a different country.
Well before I went to Canada of course me and my friends, PSB had been meeting almost every single weekend with just basically Chilling, Bonding and Poker Days.
Here is one of our bonding times before I went on a vacation. The people in this picture are people I treasure. They definitely kept me sane and occupied.
After this bonding day, I went to VANCOUVER, CANADA.
People thought I was crazy to go up north on winter time.
When everybody is trying to go South to get some warmer days, I flew to Cold Canada for a 9 day vacation.
How was the weather? Their warmest is 40 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Well I wasn't actually supposed to go there but because of my friend who cannot go to the US from Canada, I travelled Canada from US.
So what were the Top 10 highlights of my Vancouver/Canada Vacation?
10) SNOW Time (Grouse Mountain)
On my first official day in the city of Vancouver, we went to the Grouse Mountain which is the highest peak in Vancouver. That was the first time I saw snow FALLING! And I enjoyed every minute of it. Want some proof?
Here is also a video of our arrival in Grouse Mountain.
But I think on our way up on our chair lift, Aisha jinxed me. How?
Aisha said that it could be worst on our way down.
So guess what happened, on our way down... my camera fell from my snow jacket down into the mountain which is like 3 stories high. Thought I would never found it again. But...
The staff of Grouse Mountain FOUND IT for me. AND IT IS STILL WORKING.
So if you will be in the Vancouver area. I recommend to you this ski resort.
GREAT SERVICE!!! Grouse Mountain!
9) Connection to NATURE (Capilano Suspension Bridge)
Vancouver has a great downtown city but what's even greater is that 30 minutes away, you will be able to connect to nature. On one of the non raining days, me and my friend Bambi decided to do a quick Capilano Hanging Bridge trip. If you know me really well, I am not the biggest fan of heights. Specially those with a closer destination if I fall down there.
Seriously, I will sky dive but I will never Bungee.
Thats just who I am.
But the nature in this place was so amazing, I was able to conquer my fear.
In Orange County, we definitely need a car to go somewhere but in Vancouver there is a lot of transportation available, Bus, Cable Car, Aqua Bus, Sky Train, Sea Bus. It is so easy to move around. During my stay there, I only rode the car at least 2-3 times. Yes, I did walk a lot which was a good exercise for my job after this vacation.
7) Sightseeing
One thing is for sure, after three years of being abroad, I AM STILL SUCH A TOURIST! Taking photos everywhere, buying souvenirs here and there.
And so? Here are some tourist moments.
6) Olympic Couldron
In 2010, the Winter Olympics happened in Vancouver Canada.
It is the same time or month I was there.
Because they were celebrating its anniversary, I saw it lit up.
YES! I had the opportunity to see the Olympic Couldron or the Olympic Torch lit up.
Which is really awesome.
5) Whitehorse, Yukon Territory (Northern Canada)
Bambi and myself decided to take cold weather to the next level.
And we definitely achieved it in Northern Canada.
Warmest? ZERO Degrees Fahrenheit.
Crazy right and I have experience up to Negative 20DegreesFahrenheit here.
When we arrived we knew it is going to be cold. Everything is covered with snow and wind feels like its scratching your face... but not really. That is how cold it was.
I had 3 layers for my pants and 4 for my top. And I still felt the cold.
But generally this is a very charming small town.
I learned that you can drive to the arctic circle in less than 24 hours and to Alaska in 2 hours. Really cool. I have tasted the best fish and chips here as well.
Amazing people and amazing history too.
4) New Unique Things I have Seen. Some weird but cool.
1st SteamClock in the World
218 Flavors of Ice Cream in 1 Place
Gas Station in Middle of Water for Floating Planes
Aquabus
Fancy Cement Mixer
Open Restroom in Snow
Biggest wind turbine I have ever seen.
3) Great Photography Opportunities.
2) Bonding with Great Friends.
I would like to thank Bambi for inviting me to Vancouver.
I remembered telling her of how much Canada is at the end of my list if ever I would go to another country. In fact I think I told her that I will never go to Canada at all. But this trip has been very memorable and great. I thought the time I was there has been the best.
That if I have a great job there and a great place to stay, I will consider moving there. Thanks for pampering me. Of course, I enjoyed it more because I had the pleasure of annoying you again with my charms. lol. Thank you Bamb!
To Aisha, thank you and Dave for letting me and Bambi stay at your place for the whole trip. I enjoyed every minute of it and thank you for your great hospitality. Please tell Dave I am sorry if we were not able to bond with him more. Well I know there is always a next time. Visit me here in California. Even though I dont have a place to give, I can definitely show you around, meaning Disneyland. :D Thanks for also keeping me sane with your internet services and recording my favorite shows, which are yours too. lol. See you soon Aisha.
Oh and it is nice seeing you too Joyce!
Great time with friends. Visit me here! Or maybe we can visit other states too. SOON!
1) AURORA BOREALIS! (Northern Lights)
Should I say why? It is one of my Bucket Wish List. I thought it would be one of the last but it is the 2nd thing I have conquered. I love our Disney Light shows but this has been the best one ever. 1st Night we tried, it didnt come out. But the 2nd night, it showed itself.
Dancing in the sky.
One thing I have learned from this vacation? I was able to conquer cold. And I did not get sick.
Well I kinda did after eating that ice cream, got a tonsilitis the next day. Not fun.
But anyway, going back to the 60Degrees here was a piece of cake.
I will see you soon VANCOUVER!
My adventure this month didn't end after Canada, it continued because the next week, I was able to go on my very 1st Adventures By Disney Trip for our Hollywood and Disneyland Backstage Magic.
Really cannot go much into details but... one thing I am sure, I am very happy I am doing this. And I want to do this for a loooooooong time.
And hopefully I can be an Adventure Guide in another destination like CHINA, Australia or who knows maybe in the Philippines!
I believe Dreams do Come True.
So hopefully one day... I know one day.
Well speaking of Dreams Coming True? One of my Bucket Wish List got crossed out again. What is that?
HOLDING AN OSCAR AND AN EMMY!
Thank you Adventures By Disney.
After this adventure, I felt like I became an official ADVENTURE GUIDE!
Im so happy! And so stoked and looking forward for my next trips.
And to end this great month, me and my great friends (PSB) had an awesome weekend to celebrate Derek's birthday weekend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK.
NIGHT 1: Derek's Black and White Party.
NIGHT 2: Disneyland Hotel Stay with PSB and my 1st time at House of Blues.
NIGHT 3 or Day 3: San Diego Day. Kalye Hits or KALYE HATES!!!
AND LOOK AT THIS VERY GREAT RESTO! Where do u wanna eat?
Arte lang: At the point point!
WHEW!!!
And that ended my ADVENTUROUS PEBRERO!
March doesn't have much promises of adventure filled activities.
But we shall see coz I will try and make it work.
Good luck to me.
