I recently returned from London and the opening week of London 2012 Olympic Games. Having taken in a lot of activities and events during Vancouver 2010, it was interesting to observe another Olympic Games as a visitor. The British media and public are a usually cynical bunch and the lead up to London 2012 was…
Category: Sports
What’s On Wednesday – August 9 – 11, 2012
Ongoing Activities: – visit Vanier Park for Bard On The Beach now presenting Taming Of The Shrew, Macbeth, Merry Wives of Windsor and King John. – head outside every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night this summer visit one of the three night markets in Richmond and Vancouver. Summer Night Market runs until September 16th on…
Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
Stepping down into Bloomsbury Lanes, you can easily forget you’re leaving the streets of central London, but rather a classic North American bowling alley. Picture Donald Draper on a day off, turtleneck and slim trousers accompanied by a poodle skirted honey. Bloomsbury Lanes is a hive of activity, 8 classic (albeit slightly short appearing) bowling…
What’s On Wednesday – July 26 – 28, 2012
Ongoing Activities: – visit Vanier Park for Bard On The Beach now presenting Taming Of The Shrew, Macbeth, Merry Wives of Windsor and King John. – head outside every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night this summer visit one of the three night markets in Richmond and Vancouver. Summer Night Market runs until September 16th on…
In-Flight Fitness
I’m in the air heading to London today and a 9+ hour flight sitting in the same position can be a cramp and uncomfortable experience. So how does one stay alert and comfortable? Looking for some simple things to do to keep the circulation flowing and the joints moving, here’s what seems to be the…
Whitecaps FC bend it with Beckham
Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy – BC Place Stadium – July 18, 2012 Before a sell out crowd, under clear blue skies of an open BC Place Stadium Whitecaps FC took on the visiting LA Galaxy. The status of superstar’s David Beckham, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan and teammates made sure there was lots of…
What’s On Wednesday – July 19 – 21, 2012
Ongoing Activities: – visit Vanier Park for Bard On The Beach now presenting Taming Of The Shrew, Macbeth, Merry Wives of Windsor and King John. – head outside every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night this summer visit one of the three night markets in Richmond and Vancouver. Summer Night Market runs until September 16th on…