Our first destination was "The Village," a part of the Park Royal shopping complex. It is fairly new, built in 2004, and is an open-air “village-style” extension of the South Mall with a unique and charming "feel" of its own. First stop was for a cappuccino before heading over to Home Hardware to look at lighting fixtures for my place. I think I might have found what I'm looking for but will have to phone my electrician to see if he can do what I want with them.
These street lamps were scattered throughout the village, giving it an old-world charm.
By then, we'd made our way all the way back to the car so decided to head up toward Cleveland Dam at the top of the mountain. We got lost and never did find the Dam. It seemed like we ended up going in circles and had to resort to asking a pedestrian how to get back down to the highway! But did we see some gorgeous homes! In the photo below, imagine us above the buildings (on the left side) driving on cedar tree-lined streets almost to the top!
Then we strolled along and admired the architecture of the village and took a few photos. We went into Danier Leather where Josie helped me choose some red leather gloves and a beautiful scarlet scarf that will look perfect with either my black leather jacket or my brown wool winter coat. We also ambled into a housewares place and saw lots of neat things and where Josie picked up a little something as a Christmas present for someone.
By then, we'd made our way all the way back to the car so decided to head up toward Cleveland Dam at the top of the mountain. We got lost and never did find the Dam. It seemed like we ended up going in circles and had to resort to asking a pedestrian how to get back down to the highway! But did we see some gorgeous homes! In the photo below, imagine us above the buildings (on the left side) driving on cedar tree-lined streets almost to the top!
We decided to go to "our" place, Presto Cucina (a wonderful little Italian place just a few blocks from Josie's place in the Kits district of Vancouver), and had a scrumptious meal complete with a Shiraz. Home again, home again, jiggedy jig...I'll let Josie tell you the story of what we else we saw up the mountain! Be sure to go over there. I'll leave you with a picture of me across the table from Josie at dinner and my supple new red leather gloves and my new so-soft scarf.
22 comments:
Love sharing your adventures with Josie, Leslie. Um hey, is that you in a bikini in the post below?!! Sorry, I got off-subject. Have a great day and Happy Thanksgiving to you up there.
Love the photos. The places look really good and I also like your scarf & matching gloves. Don't you come back feeling good after a trip away?
Pretty photos... loved going on the adventure with you..
the scarf and gloves is something I would love to have right now... it's cold out here today. It's -8 C.. brrr...
Take care.
~Michele
Leslie, the scarf and gloves look FABULOUS on you. AND, the new chandelier is going to look FABULOUS in your dining room.
*heh*
It was fun. I have to upload the pictures of the crazy boys, and then I will do a post about them.
What a great day you had, leslie!
Hi Kate, um yeah that's me in the bikini - the one and only summer I ever wore one! *heh*
Hi maggie may - I never wanted to leave that place! And I wish I could go there even now but I'm not part of that family anymore. :(
Hi Michele, it was cold here this morning (7C) so I wore my new scarf and gloves but by the time we got out of church it'd warmed up.
Hi Josie, I looked at lots of lighting fixtures this afternoon online and I think I might have found 3 pieces that will be perfect and coordinate with each other.
Hi Liz - yes it was great! Especially getting lost in the mountains! lol
I'm sure you had great time. All of your pictures are wonderful but the last one (of you) is awesome. You are very beautiful and i said before your face is so peacefull and kind.
What a great adventure. You look so happy in that last picture. It's lovely to have friends to travel with.
Ooooooooh! Red gloves how classy is that! I am terrible with gloves, leaving them everywhere so I only buy knitted black ones...then I can always rustle up a pair!
what a cool village!
and oh my gosh. the things you'll be able to do with those gloves. everyone should have red gloves. well, maybe not *everyone*. but many....
What a fab girls adventure Leslie! Stunning piccies and those gloves and the scarf look exquisite
Great pictures and a great adventure!
Sounds like you had a wonderful outing! I realize this is getting a bit late in the day, but I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!
Take care.
You just have the most fun! Love the scarf and gloves.....I have a pair of gloves in case I ever get anywhere that is cold!
By the way, I have an award for you over at my place.
Just love your gloves and scarf!!
Looks and sounds like a wonderful time.
thanks my dear , you look very pretty and happy (both) thanks for sharing you adventures..I like watching your photo's....
(thank you for your sweet words with my loss of Stef)
how are you doing( with your back)
JoAnn
It looks like fantastic fun :-)
wow i just love those gloves..... :-)
What fantastic photos! I especially love the shot of the bridge.
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