Our night ended early; jet lag had caught up with us a bit. The first thing we did was turn on the TV and check what the weather in Vancouver would bring... hmm... rain. Oh, it won't be that bad. We quickly ate something and then went to the lobby to rent bikes and explore Vancouver's sights in the rain.
Vancouver – Canada Place
We then cycled through the city on well-developed bike paths. This was unusual for a big city, but absolutely fantastic. The weather was actually quite good at first, but shortly before we reached Canada Place, our first sight, it started to rain. A large cruise ship was anchored at Canada Place, which we were able to get a good look at up close. From here we also had a good view of the seaplanes taking off and landing. Despite the bad weather, there was a lot of air traffic. What really surprised us was that there were no accidents involving the boats and ships in the bay. Then we noticed something funny: a gas station on the water that looked like a car gas station, even though it was for boats or airplanes.
Vancouver – Stanley Park
On the way to Stanley Park, the rain got heavier and heavier, and we had to turn around just before the entrance. To warm up, we stopped at a Starbucks at the old coal dock. We had to get warm somehow. Unfortunately, despite waiting for almost an hour, the rain didn't let up. It felt like it was getting heavier, so we grabbed our bikes and rode back to the hotel as fast as possible.
Vancouver – Gastown
After a warm shower and drying our clothes, we just waited for the wet weather to end. It actually came pretty quickly, so we walked to Gastown. This lovely little neighborhood is home to many artists' and designer shops. Here, you don't even feel like you're in the middle of a big city. The steam clock is very famous in this district. This gas-powered clock chimes Westminster every quarter of an hour.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park
Afterwards, we walked towards Chinatown. Here we found ourselves in the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park, with its wonderful Asian plants and typical pavilions. Simply wonderful!
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