tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post171851055648157482..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: V is for Vancouver ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87437179061028574432018-06-08T04:25:03.173+01:002018-06-08T04:25:03.173+01:00Hi Claire - I haven't yet spent any time over ...Hi Claire - I haven't yet spent any time over the water and need to get some time in Vancouver ... I hope to get there sometime this summer - I too hope you'll get to go back - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60993775955940944932018-05-08T06:13:55.025+01:002018-05-08T06:13:55.025+01:00Vancouver is one of the few places that I've v...Vancouver is one of the few places that I've visited in Canada. Reading this post makes me realize that it is time to go back.aFieldtriplife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486598141947935350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10844362732134826282018-05-06T18:35:07.007+01:002018-05-06T18:35:07.007+01:00@ Jo-Anne - delighted to read you found this inter...@ Jo-Anne - delighted to read you found this interesting ... <br /><br />@ Emily - I'm sure it's a wonderful city to spend a few days looking around and then some as one explores further. It sounds amazingly beautiful ... <br /><br />@ Lynn - well I hope you'll get up here sometime ... <br /><br />@ Lynda - that's excellent ... a place to stay in or at least to have guides to show you around. I guess the 'gassy' bit was to do with the ale house ... but perhaps something less healthy!!<br /><br />@ Denise - well delighted you've realised how wonderful this area is ... and I'm sure most of Canada falls into the delightful to visit tag ... <br /><br />@ Jess - that's great - this is such a summary - so appreciate that you felt you learnt sufficient to give you an inkling into the city itself ... <br /><br />Thanks everyone - so pleased to see you all ... Vancouver enthralls many ... so do visit if you can - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37948643943092856762018-05-06T01:22:28.576+01:002018-05-06T01:22:28.576+01:00I have heard that Vancouver is a wonderful place t...I have heard that Vancouver is a wonderful place to visit- but I really didn't know much about it. I came to the right place. I learned so much. Sounds fascinating. Thanks for sharing. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52480163412481518622018-04-29T13:45:20.016+01:002018-04-29T13:45:20.016+01:00I have really wanted to visit Vancouver and Victor...I have really wanted to visit Vancouver and Victoria for a long time and must make it a priority!M. Denise C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10326139040976625458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14382335334364855992018-04-27T14:05:54.299+01:002018-04-27T14:05:54.299+01:00I have friends who moved to Vancouver from the US ...I have friends who moved to Vancouver from the US for work, and they love it. I'm not sure I'd want to be known as "Gassy" but maybe Jack didn't mind. Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82481375712460055492018-04-27T11:08:14.100+01:002018-04-27T11:08:14.100+01:00My sister visited there and made me want to visit,...My sister visited there and made me want to visit, too! Lovely area.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83962866760100620732018-04-25T23:43:25.084+01:002018-04-25T23:43:25.084+01:00Yes, Vancouver certainly seems like the perfect V ...Yes, Vancouver certainly seems like the perfect V subject for you this year, Hilary. It looks so beautiful. I have not heard of Gastown but I think I would like walking around there, soaking up history. <br /><br /><a href="https://emilbloo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Emily In Ecuador</a>Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60587797938603493742018-04-25T22:56:45.953+01:002018-04-25T22:56:45.953+01:00Of course I have heard of Vancouver but knew nothi...Of course I have heard of Vancouver but knew nothing about it so found this a really interesting placeJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65944180081988796122018-04-25T22:54:03.765+01:002018-04-25T22:54:03.765+01:00@ Deborah - lucky you ... and I'm just glad th...@ Deborah - lucky you ... and I'm just glad these extra notes give a bit more detail about the various areas ... and thank you ...<br /><br />@ Jacqui - I gather it is fairly expensive - but of course it's all subjective ... I guess it's see what you think - and yes a visit, perhaps with your sister would make sense ... <br /><br />@ Susan - it is interesting what one can pick up doing these sorts of posts ... and I gather it is a stunning city ... while that multi-culturalism does sound encouraging doesn't it ... thanks I try and make the images match, thus bringing the post to life ... <br /><br />@ Steve - ah now you've told me ... I obviously have to go and visit Chinatown, amongst the other areas ...<br /><br />@ Cecelia - thanks so much ... I enjoy writing up these sorts of posts ... <br /><br />@ Diedre - thank you so much!! I've picked up lots so am better prepared for when I visit - it appears Vancouver was exceedingly good at what he did - but not much respected or promoted once he got home ... sad.<br /><br />@ Silvia - that's great ... I'm sure being so close you could 'quickly' pop up for a holiday?! I think it must rank highly in one of the best cities to spend some time in ...<br /><br />@ Diane - thanks Diane - I'm so glad the posts have satisfied ... I have varied them a lot ... which hasn't made them too stereotyped ... <br /><br />@ Deborah - I know the alphabet can rush along! Oh well I hope this post has tempted you and Dave for a visit ... well worth it; as you know the one advantage of a blog ... is that the posts 'hang around'!!<br /><br />@ Anabel - delighted ... and I'm sure you and John enjoyed your visit here ... <br /><br />Thanks everyone - Vancouver seems to be calling you all - the welcome will be wonderful ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37233202894684857232018-04-25T22:02:39.343+01:002018-04-25T22:02:39.343+01:00The first Canadian City I ever visited - wonderful...The first Canadian City I ever visited - wonderful.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47862096427654010712018-04-25T22:00:31.807+01:002018-04-25T22:00:31.807+01:00Hi Hilary, up to V already? I am sadly behind once...Hi Hilary, up to V already? I am sadly behind once again but glad I caught Vancouver. Dave and I have said we'd love to go to Vancouver some day. Thank you for your interesting and informative summary! I shall endeavour to keep abreast of your next three posts.:-)Deborah Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449936843388583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80565478919352855402018-04-25T20:43:17.486+01:002018-04-25T20:43:17.486+01:00Yet another interesting and educational post. Wel...Yet another interesting and educational post. Well done Hilary I think you have excelled yourself with this alphabet. Cheers DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72918693020656527882018-04-25T20:22:43.872+01:002018-04-25T20:22:43.872+01:00Everything about Canada reads absolutely spectacul...Everything about Canada reads absolutely spectacular, and Vancouver is right there with the top entries, by what I'm reading here, Hilary. So nice to learn more about this city -- history, culture.. <br />Thank you. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31795962531253919752018-04-25T17:58:55.919+01:002018-04-25T17:58:55.919+01:00Hi Hilary!
I just knew this post would be fantast...Hi Hilary!<br /><br />I just knew this post would be fantastic - and it was! Such a beautiful place, so rich in history and culture. It appears that in all of his adventurous travels, Vancouver loved this area most. I can sure see why.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68767572919081864792018-04-25T17:40:23.004+01:002018-04-25T17:40:23.004+01:00Hilary: Thank you for this most informative post. ...Hilary: Thank you for this most informative post. I love to learn of the history of an area.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56241220082347659372018-04-25T17:07:40.517+01:002018-04-25T17:07:40.517+01:00I always think of all the good foods I enjoyed, es...I always think of all the good foods I enjoyed, especially the oriental. Visiting North Americas oldest Chinatown was a big draw for me.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56778753208029455712018-04-25T16:26:32.439+01:002018-04-25T16:26:32.439+01:00Well, I didn't know that Vancouver was a Briti...Well, I didn't know that Vancouver was a British officer, the name originating in the Netherlands. I do know that Vancouver has been named as one of the most beautiful cities in which to live. It's multi-racialism is encouraging. I love your photos, thanks Hilary!Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26425347940295256142018-04-25T15:44:44.648+01:002018-04-25T15:44:44.648+01:00My sister is thinking of moving there, to retire. ...My sister is thinking of moving there, to retire. I wanted to follow her--be close--but I think it's pretty expensive? Fairly developed and crowded? I probably should take a trip up to visit.Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666529326328156695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50076168497889748662018-04-25T15:42:51.483+01:002018-04-25T15:42:51.483+01:00I've had the pleasure of visiting Vancouver a ...I've had the pleasure of visiting Vancouver a couple of times - always lovely. But my point of focus when visiting places isn't often historical-based, so I really enjoy this aspect of your posts Hilary. I'm learning so much about Canada through your eyes - so glad you're giving us this "tour."Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47504526188614222122018-04-25T15:18:58.094+01:002018-04-25T15:18:58.094+01:00@ Sue - I was interested to see the origin of the ...@ Sue - I was interested to see the origin of the city's name; sadly we weren't nice to the people who had populated our lands for years and knew the mores of the landscape, the flora and fauna and who had survived for thousands of years ... <br /><br />I didn't know of the term 'Terra Nullius' ... but it describes the woes of a land taken ... <br /><br />@ DeeDee - glad you've enjoyed it ... <br /><br />@ Kim - Vancouver I gather is stunning ... so I look forward to visiting - just glad you're enjoying your tour via the blog posts ... <br /><br />@ Bob - oh great ... thank you - lovely to see you ... <br /><br />@ Keith - excellent ... it is a wonderful part of the world ... from what I can gather ... it is all here ... <br /><br />@ Val - that's great you feel connected with your present Dutch homeland ... <br /><br />@ Jz - oh yes ... so much to see here - and I'm sure Vancouver is bustling, yet has loads to do and see ... <br /><br />@ Joanne - I remember your cruise ... but so glad you had that day to see some of the city Vancouver - it sounds a big winner doesn't it ... <br /><br />@ Jo - it's the way life is isn't it - some things we get to do, sadly others not ... and yes so much has changed in a few decades ... <br /><br />Thanks for your visits ... lovely to see you and have your comments - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38488035087289645092018-04-25T13:42:49.854+01:002018-04-25T13:42:49.854+01:00I would really like to get out there Hilary, but u...I would really like to get out there Hilary, but unlikely I'm afraid. When we first came to Ontario it was very unusual to see East Indians anywhere, unlike Britain when we left. In the 40 some years we have been here, it has changed considerably.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36741298350553794302018-04-25T13:19:11.799+01:002018-04-25T13:19:11.799+01:00We only had a day in Vancouver (we were catching a...We only had a day in Vancouver (we were catching a cruise to AK), but I was highly impressed. Lovely place, nice people, beautiful park, nifty totems, and good food. Big winner!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77781869920328498272018-04-25T11:32:30.356+01:002018-04-25T11:32:30.356+01:00I've only had the chance to see Victoria... th...I've only had the chance to see Victoria... this is increasing my desire to get back and see even more of the area. :-) <br />You've certainly landed in a pretty (and interesting) place, Hilary!Jzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301793291285112859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57722395423776068392018-04-25T11:31:14.683+01:002018-04-25T11:31:14.683+01:00A fascinating post about your host city, Hilary! I...A fascinating post about your host city, Hilary! I never knew that Vancouver's name comes from Dutch origins. I feel connected somehow :) Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.com