ABC Wednesday: V for Vancouver's vistas

I always think of Vancouver, BC, as my home city. I was born nearby in New Westminster, and although I was raised in the Okanagan, we were back in the Vancouver area as soon as I finished high school, and my whole working life was in Vancouver or its suburbs.
Recently, when staying with my family in the 'burbs, I went into the city to do some visiting, and took these photos in the popular Kitsilano beachfront area.

Looking across the water from Kitsilano to the West End, above and below.

Beautiful tree-lined streets.

Sailboats and cargo ships at anchor.

"Kits Beach" is a favorite with residents and visitors.

Kay Davies photos, 2012

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ABC Wednesday: U is for Urban

The word "urban" had been playing around in my head, but my friend Wil used it in her introduction and I thought, "Aha, that's the word I've been trying to remember."
If you can tell me any other words I've forgotten, Wil, my life might be a lot less complicated.

Bordeaux, France

Brussels, Belgium

Den Haag, The Netherlands

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Honolulu, Hawaii

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Antwerp, Belgium

Metz, France

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Moscow, Russia

Paris, France

San Diego, California, USA

St. Petersburg, Russia

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Photos by Kay Davies and Richard Schear, except Vancouver Olympic photo, courtesy of Mr. Google


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ABC Wednesday: T is for traffic

Wall to wall traffic, Beijing

Air traffic, Alberta

Two-way animal traffic, winter, Alberta

Horse-drawn traffic, The Netherlands

Family traffic, The Netherlands

Bicycle traffic, Beijing

Mediterranean beach traffic, spring, south of France

Power and sail traffic, Mediterranean, south of France

Pedestrian traffic, Shanghai

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ABC Wednesday: N is for Night

 San Diego, California, above and left

Glass factory, Cabo San Lucas

Sunset over the Pacific, south of San Diego

© Photos by Kay Davies and Richard Schear, 2012

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Mrs. Nesbitt's popular alphabetical meme, capably handled by her team.
Thanks, Denise. Thanks, team!

ABC Wednesday: H is for Home

Home is a hobbit house half hidden every spring when our ornamental crabapple tree is heavy with blossom.

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H is for huge trees hovering over our hobbit house and hot tub.

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H is for haphazard color scheme when I re-did my bathroom, with help from my friends. But hey, I think it works!

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H is for husband, Richard Schear, and his (our) happy dog when we adopted her from SOS Pet Rescue in Redcliff, Alberta.

Photos by Richard Schear, Carola Krebs and Kay Davies.

Text in Helvetica.

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ABC Wednesday: F is in Hawaiian skies

Fotos copyright Kay Davies, 2010

How many times can you find the letter F in these Hawaiian clouds? Several?

Posted for Mrs. Nesbitt's alphabetical meme, hosted this week by Paula.
Thanks, Paula, and thanks, Denise!
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ABC Wednesday: D is for Dominican Republic

Dick tans, but I burn!

© Richard Schear photo

In 2004, I accompanied my husband on his company trip to the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean nation which shares an island with Haiti. I have to admit I did go swimming with the dolphins, and it was a thrill. At the time, I had no idea what some nations (not necessarily the DR) did with dolphins who couldn't be trained. I would still say my contact with these amazing animals was one of the highlights of my life, but I no longer support the idea of captive dolphins.

© Kay Davies photos

Although Dick accompanied me to Ocean World, he did not swim with the dolphins. However, the company provided plenty of opportunities for him to amuse himself. This race (right) somehow involved balloons and running. The limbo (below) involved a bit too much bending backward!

An aging jock who taught grades 5 and 6 for many years, and who still referees high school football and basketball, Dick seldom turns down an opportunity for fun and games.

He visited the Dominican Republic on a company trip again with his daughter Monica, and is returning there this month, accompanied by his daughter Randi. If there are races again, my money is on the Alberta team of Dick and Randi.

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© Photos by Richard Schear and Kay Davies, Dominican Republic, 2004