After checking out Granville Public Market; the Missus had a "great" idea. Why don't we walk back and do some shopping and check out the waterfront? The Missus knows I love to watch seaplanes….so that was the "carrot". How could I refuse?
So we headed back up Hornby, made a short stop at the apartment to drop off leftovers; then went to check-out the Lululemon Store on Robson. Gladly, the Missus didn't find anything She wanted……even for me!
We then walked down Robson….took a right and ended up at Harbour Park. This piece of public art is called "Solo" by Natalie McHaffie.
You can read more about it here.
Here's an interesting tidbit; some historic ties to Hawaii.
If you're curious, you can find more info here which I found quite interesting.
It was a beautiful crystal clear day.
And folks were out and about. This dapper fellow was having a great time. Dig the bowtie!
It was fun walking along the Waterfront, all the little scenes, each a small story.
Though not everyone is interested in what's going on.
This guy got a few bucks from us…….he looked like Henry Gibson; dressed in pastels, had a slightly high, nasal, airy singing voice….and a ton of guts! Looks at the young ladies just digging it!
He was singing "What a Wonderful World" and actually pointed at the roses during the "Red Roses Too" line, which got the girls giggling. Ain't it a wonderful world?
And of course, my favorite; the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre. We often talk about the Missus's "Bucket List". Flying on one of these is one mine. Strangely, I have a fear of heights, but having flown in small planes a bit during my childhood, I'm not really bothered by them.
I just loved watching folks board the planes. I actually saw a family with two kids and a dog board one and take-off.
Apparently, I'm not the only one who enjoys watching the Seaplanes.
It was quite obvious that Anime Revolution was still going on when we got close to the Convention Center.
There was one piece of Public Art that I wanted to see in the area. It's called the Digital Orca by Douglas Coupland. Did you love Lego as a kid? This almost 3-D depiction looks really great against the water and clear blue sky.
And laid back Vancouver, with the cast of characters from Anime Revolution….well, you can't help but smile.
And just go with the flow.
Lots of photo opportunities…..
In case you have doubts….this is still a food blog….so here we go.
I'd heard and seen a lot about Japadogs in Vancouver and more than one person I knew mentioned it as a "must try". Even though we were but a block and change from the Robson Street location, I just wasn't motivated.
But when standing in front of this.
Well, I guess we can call that "fate", right? Anyway, it seemed like a good time for a snack before dinner. So I ordered a Beef Terimayo.
I enjoyed the snap of the beef hotdog, the Missus really enjoyed the combination of mayo (seemed to be of the Kewpie variety – a little sweet) and the teriyaki sauce. She didn't care for the umami-oceany flavor of the nori, which She thought clashed with the teri-mayo. I enjoyed the fried onions and the overall texture, though the roll was a bit on the hard side.
A bit over-hyped? Perhaps; but not a bad hotdog at all.
Japadog – several locations. This cart in front of the Waterfront Skytrain Station
Between Granville and Cordova St