Decided to check out the sights downtown and take some pictures. Took the Skytrain from New West and went to Waterfront station and started my walking. Checked out the cauldron by Canada Place and was disappointed to find it behind a chain link fence about 50 meters away. Still managed to get some decent shots once I was able to get through the crowd to the front. The biggest thing I noticed today was the huge amount of people in the downtown core. I attempted to check out the Canadian Mint pavilion on Granville street only to find there was a 2 hour wait to see the regular stuff and a 4 hour wait to see Olympic medals. Funny story, the pavilion was located in the same building and room as I took my CISA exam in back in December.
Continued up Granville and saw the Zipline over Robson street - apparently an 8 hour wait for a 30 second ride. Lots of Olympic themed stuff everywhere and almost every store and restaurant was full. Kept on heading down towards False Creek and past Canada Hockey Place aka GM Place to see some pavilions. Checked out the Saskatchewan pavilion first to say hi for Michelle, I asked if anyone knew her, no luck. Also checked out the Quebec pavilion next door and found that both places were basically just beer gardens with TVs and a stage for music. Walked in the Quebec pavilion and ran into my pal from BCLC, Todd Rende! He is also a volunteer and was spending his day off exploring the sights. Thousands of extra people in a huge city and I keep running into my co-workers...
Back up towards Canada Place and stopped by the Canadian Mint again to find only a 20 minute line for the regular stuff - still a 2 hour wait to look at medals. Got in and saw some interesting coins, a gold bar, and the million dollar gold loonie. No luck on the coins Emily needs to complete her collection though.
Down to the Seabus and over to Lonsdale Quay to see the Russian Tall Ship that is moored there. Of course if you want to get onboard you have to pay $18 for the privilege so I just took pictures. Back across the water to Waterfront station and back to New West on a packed Skytrain. I am thinking that my decision to drive to the Capilano College was wise as the Skytrain/Seabus route takes about 30 minutes longer.
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