Vancouver
Day 3
11.12.2011 - 11.12.2011
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Sunday 11 Dec 2011
Another early start – we had to be across at Granville Island by 9am to start our Edible BC (British Columbia) tour which we had found and booked online. Using a couple of maps and Robyn’s trusty iPad, we found our way on foot to the waterfront to take a False Creek ferry – little cross-river ferries that take a maximum of a dozen people at a time. Our guide for the tour was Theresa, and she took us to at least twelve artisan produce outlets within the Granville Island public markets where we sampled their gourmet wares. The treats included handmade doughnuts, chocolates, cheeses, and sausage, a secret recipe hot breakfast mix, cherry chocolate pannetone, pain au chocolat, olives, maple salmon bites and a very flavoursome chai tea accompanied by enlightening education on all things to do with tea at the Granville Island Tea Co. We finished up back at Edible at the Market (Edible BC’s own outlet) where we sampled the unusual birch syrup. Two hours of delicacies – definitely a highlight.
On our own again we went back into the markets to relocate our favourites from the tour and purchase some of their finest, for later. We also bought two pounds of cherries, one white and one red, and Robyn managed to obtain a recipe for chocolate coated brandied cherries from one of the chocolatiers.
False Creek ferries took us back across the creek and we walked up to the nearest skytrain station, going downtown. I have to say Robyn is becoming a veteran of public transport in spite of her initial uncertainty about its effectiveness and ease of use. We strolled around the Gastown area, admired the steam clock and allowed temptation to lure us into the Lamplighter’s Pub. I sampled an apricot flavoured beer – different and quite pleasant. Next stop was the Vancouver Lookout, via the exterior glass elevator, and a fabulous view of the sunset.
A trolley-bus took us home – there’s a stop right outside the hotel. We managed to pick a very well-located place to stay - close to water, park, public transport and eateries to suit a variety of palates and budgets. After three days full of fun, frivolity and food, we gave ourselves an early night and the promise of a sleep-in.
Posted by jrp_pedal 15.12.2011 16:35 Archived in Canada
The cherries we bought at the markets provided breakfast for the next 3 days! If this what Caada is all about - the food! Then I will be having a fabulous trip.
31.12.2011 by Robyn_sme