While on a conference in Vancouver, I had a wonderful walk on one of the days. Partially because I had been exposed to Covid and did not want to infect anyone, so walked around and connected over the net to the meetings. It turned out that I did not get the infection, though, phew.
I did a dip to the sea, not all the way in but at least a bit... but the water was somewhat cold even in July, and also full of green algae... oh well.
The beach at English Bay (link, coordinates N 49.285548 W 123.143912):
Art, the "Arcos":
Inukshuk point (link, coordinates N 49.28431 W 123.14373), a rock tower erected in honor of the Inuit ("This ancient symbol of the Inuit culture is traditionally used as a landmark and navigational aid and also represents northern hospitality and friendship"):
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