Getting settled in Vancouver

So we've spent the last few weeks back in Vancouver finding jobs, and a semi permanent place to live. All has been panning out pretty well for us.

We're currently living in a basement suite in Lynn Valley which is in North Vancouver - it's really pretty here but a little far out from where we're working so we have just found a KICK ASS apartment in Yaletown which is down town so fully central. We move in 1st September and we're both totally amped. It's on the 13th floor and has a WICKED view of the city, the building has an amazing gym, swimming pool and sauna and the best bit is....wait for it....(Nomey you're gonna love it)....a laundry room JUST like the one on Big Bang Theory, so can't wait to do some laundry...be warned I will be posting pics of the laundry room!

So on the job front....I am working at a restaurant called Milestones, it's on Robson St which is the main street in downtown Vancouver...it's where all the action is and I'm also working at Lush which I LOVE!!!!! everybody knows how much I love Lush products so this is an awesome job for me...it doesn't even feel like I'm working when I'm there!...part of the training is testing out the products...NICE!!!!!

Neo is working at the Gap clothing store also on Robson street, hence why we need to be down town.

Bonus just came through from work = awesome!

We're looking at getting a car so we can start road tripping it up!

Life is good!

xo

Kitsilano Beach aka Kits

Kits Beach is a pretty fun place to hang out. Lots of cool little cafes and restaurants and a nice big grass area to just chill in the sun. The swimming pool is pretty sweet to....the longest in Canada or something. I didn't really rate the actual beach itself for swimming, I guess we're a bit spoilt in NZ. Vancouver has more beautiful lakes and rivers to boast about!

We love this poster!

We found this awesime Obey poster pasted up in China Town....looove it!

Chinese Markets

China Town, Vancouver. In usual Chinese Market style this place had lots of knock offs, food and tacky fun stuff!!!!

Packed as but awesome....

Apple Store!!!!!!

Out and about in Vancouver

Random as B Ball court in the middle of town

Chattin with my Granny

This ones for you Mum.

Back to Sechelt

back to Sechelt for one night and then to Vancouver to find jobs!!

Ooooooo yeah!...Hello Kitty Candy Dispenser

note....the "candy" not "lolly"....I'm like totally Canadian right now!

We're keeping Startbucks in business....

Laxin in the sun getting advice from my amazing Aunty and having loads of giggles with my crack up cuzzies!...you guys are awesome xo

Neo and Vienna

I think this picture is awesome....nuf said!

more of Texada Island - Shelter Point

Powell Lake & The Shingle Mill

Good food, AMAZING views and the company of our awesome family....enough said!!!

hmmm...ok now am I dreaming?...cos this is awesome!

One night my Uncle was up the tree getting a bunch of Cherry's and a sneaky sneaky raccoon decided he wanted in on the action....it's not the best pic but you can you see him climbing the ladder lol!

So my Uncle is super into his Veggie and Fruit garden which he has going on. It's totally amazing and while we were there we ate beautiful lettuce, peas, peppers, beets...all organic and fresh from his garden. In the morning we went up and ate off the cherry tree till we were full! DELICIOUS!!!

Pinch me...am I dreaming on Texada Island

Ok WOW...this one tops the lot so far! Texada Island Limestone Quarries are amaaazing! The minerals in the water make it this amazing aqua colour.

We had such and awesome day swimming, bbqing, chillen in the sun listening to music and chatting.