You keep what you kill

Well, it turned out to be more than one rain day. More like three, from Friday to Saturday. I guess it was much needed and we made the best of it. We did lots of hikes through the, errrh, rainforest, around many pretty lakes and rivers. They also have a sweet little farmers' market going on Saturdays, where we sampled some strange but very delicious Chinese Canadian food, had extremely yummy smoothies and pastries and listened to the local musical talent. And we were eating, all the time. We had breakfast and "linner" at Crabapple, very recommendable, even though we don't have any tattoos. ☺ We also went to pepe & gringo, which is not a Mexican place but pretty much everything else, good food, great service, nice place, decent prices. The reisebegleitung is still raving about the ribs she had there. They also have some delicious home made smoky spicy sauce. Essence of India, also very nice and spicy. The watershed, great location, slow service, average food. But t...

🍁 the maple leaf. Canada day one. It's raining. Apparently they had a really hot summer until, well, I arrived. 😁 when we arrived yesterday evening our lovely airbnb hosts told us about the drought and that they were on water rationing. Well, I guess we don't have to worry about taking long showers any more now. But still, very nice up here. We had the most relaxing flight ever and are now probably spoiled for life. First class. Rocks. Have to admit that I could very much get used to this. But I'm afraid it's probably gonna remain a once in a lifetime experience. Still worthwhile. Now here's the confession: guess what I enjoyed most about it? It wasn't the concorde room lounge with fine dining etc. It wasn't the comfy seats / beds on the plane, the great service, the delicious food, the pralines, the nice video screen, the fact that we we're first at immigration and baggage claim. No, no, I'm a very bad person at heart so he...