2009 Car Free Vancouver Day

Car Free Vancouver Day put on street parties at four areas in the city. I attended the Main Street event near my home and volunteered at the Commercial Drive event with barricades. Both of these events were well attended and it seemed that everyone was having a good time.

Death by Mangoes on the way to sunset!

It was another beautiful sunny day in Vancouver. My family decided to go to La Casa Gelato to cool down. La Casa Gelato has the best ice cream in Vancouver. They are located in the middle of nowhere but its worth the trip. We tried a lot of flavours including cotton candy, chocolate almond, lychee and my favourite Death by Mangoes. They have 218 flavours which makes any grown up feel like a kid again. They even have wasabi and curry! Try at your own risk.

After getting some ice cream, we went to Kitsilano Beach and finished the day watching the sun set behind the mountains.

Happy Clean Air Day! Now Just Chill!

Hot, dry weather prompts air quality warning in Metro Vancouver
Today was an excellent day to promote clean air and good health across Vancouver. It was really hot day and residents are being asked "to cut back on activities that might increase air pollution, such as driving."

Instead of driving, take the commuter challenge or go for a walk with a friend and treat him or her to a Blizzard at Dairy Queen. Currently, if you join DQs Blizzard Fan Club you will get a coupon for a free blizzard when you purchase one.