Mystery Objects

Come summertime when I'm not working, I rarely stay close to home...or, my home city of New Westminster as it's one of the smallest cities that make up the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. So, for August at least, expect to find fewer photos specifically of New Westminster and more of the surrounding cities as I enjoy my vacation to its fullest.

Today's photo comes from Garry Point Park in Steveston, a small fishing village near Vancouver Airport (which are both in the city of Richmond, actually). Here we are looking northwest-ish across the Scotch Pond Historic Moorage site (the water), to Sturgeon Banks (an estuary) and in the background are the North Shore mountains (where many Olympic 2010 events were held).

There are also some mystery objects in the picture, but an internet search turned up nothing.

Secret passage

Another day spent outside of New Westminster exploring, this time at Buntzen Lake in Coquitlam. This is a reservoir / dam combination created by BC Hydro, turned into a recreation area. There are several great hiking trails here, the most challenging one (but of course with the best views) is Diez Vistas. This shot is of a lightning burnt cedar tree sitting on the Buntzen Lake Trail on the east side of the lake.

Urban still life

Alley between Agnes and Carnarvon streets.

Tunnel vision

A glance up Carnarvon Street from 10th yields a view of tower blocks leaning inwards. Perhaps someday the complex on the right side of the street will be completed. It's been 5 years now with no end in sight.

Follow

To get over jet lag, I have implemented "sun therapy" otherwise known as spending as much time as possible outside. This day I chose to walk around Deer Lake Park, close to the border of New Westminster and Burnaby, but on the Burnaby side. It's a habitat restoration area for riparian wildlife, so better keep your dog on a leash!

Green land?

The second day of the month was spent flying from Moscow to Vancouver via Frankfurt and Calgary. This is a view over Greenland's west coast.

Postcard Shot

Monday was my last day in Russia, where I had spent the last month traveling from end to end. This was taken from the pedestrian bridge behind Christ the Saviour cathedral, overlooking the Moscow River and Kremlin.