Happy birthday to Canada! On July 1st, it was Canada Day. I spent my time with my host family and a friend, and it was very busy day!!
In the morning, I went to the beach for a low tide walk with my host father and friends. Because this day was one of the lowest tide in a year, you can walk far. We started at Spanish bank and walked to west. It was very excited since my host father has done this walking several times this year, but I couldn't go with him because of the classes. So this time was the first time for me to do a low tide walk, and it was very interesting :) I walked the seashore where it was usually just ocean. I saw shellfish and crabs which were still alive! Even though it was cold and cloudy, I had so much fun with them and saw interesting things and beautiful view.
After the walking, I went to see a celebration at Granville Island with a friend. We put tattoo seal on our cheek and had a Canada frag. There were some performances, events, and so many people. People were wearing Canada T-shirts and celebrating the birthday of Canada. It was very different from the celebration in Japan. In Japan, February 11th is National Foundation Day, and it is a holiday; however, we don't celebrate it as much as Canadians do. The day is just a holiday, so I have never been to a celebrate events. In Canada, on the other hand, there are many events, parades, and fireworks. It is much more fun than Japanese National Foundation Day.
I had a lot of fun on Canada Day and enjoyed the sunshine!! These days, it is very hard to study because weather is getting warmer and more sunshine. I have noticed how a nice weather day is important in Vancouver since I came here. I feel I have to go out if the weather is good. I hope summer is coming!!! :D
Wow~ I've never been there for a low tide walk before. Maybe I should try... but.. isn't it cold there?
ReplyDeleteThat was very interesting, Momoko! I'm curious: does one walk barefoot in shallow water for a "low tide walk"? Did you step on anything prickly in the water, or get stung by little jellyfish? I think you're very brave! ;-) Nice picture, by the way!
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't you invite me......? Anyway, I want to see your host family again!
ReplyDeleteYeah a walk in the beach should be very fun! The weather is better lately, it seems that summner is coming. Like this!
ReplyDeleteApparently, the summer is coming up because it's been so hot since yesterday>_<!! BTW, What is shellfish? Like .....small labster(??) living in his shell??
ReplyDeleteI agree with the national holiday cultures. In Korea, we just stay at home and have a very lazy day not going anywhere! Koreans usually put the flag up in their house valcony.
Yes weather is big thing inVancouver, I never understood it before I come to here. You know I used to read novels and watch movies and people in those movies or in novels they are very preoccupied by weather, but since I came here I can see why... I pray everyday for good weather... I like your pictures it show that you had great time
ReplyDeleteNice pictures!
ReplyDeleteI like walking too:)