Homestay in Vancouver [1]

Feb 19th - Mar 19th, 2000

The destination of the 3rd oversea traveling is Vancouver, Canada. The purpose of this traveling was to improve English skill and skiing in Whistler, the famous ski resort. I did the homestay at Bent Family. I had a GREAT time with them.

Vancouver is a big city on the west coast of Canada. The population is approximately 1.8 millions. There are 3 beautiful mountains - Cypress, Grouse and Seymore - and large woods. The certain ranking says Vancouver is the most beautiful city in the world. Yes, I agree with the ranking because I was really impressed with the beauty when it was nice.

By the way, Canada is safer than the United States. Safety is important for me, because I was robbed of my passport and wallet in Spain. It's the reason for choosing Vancouver. In result I had no anxiety.

Anyway, I took a lot of pictures in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler. So I show you them.

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The First Week, Feb 19th - Feb 25th.

	Feb 19th (Japan): Taken with my father at Narita International Airport.
	Feb 19th (Vancouver): Taken in the bus leaving Vancouber International Airport for GEOS House.
	Feb 19th: Taken in the room I had stayed for 1 month.
	Feb 19th: This personal computer is Toshiba Libretto SS 1000. I used this while the homestay.
	Feb 22nd: Taken in the downtown. In the afternoon, We walked to Gastown.
	Feb 22nd: Taken in Gastown, Vancouver's oldest district.
	Feb 22nd: This is Gassy Jack. History buffs are able to learn about Vancouver's commercial roots while hearing stories of him.
	Feb 22nd: We found Hard Rock Cafe! We drank beer.
	Feb 23rd: Taken at the entrance of Museum of Anthropology in University of British Columbia (UBC).
	Feb 23rd: Thay are Totem Poles. Natives around Vancouver made them.
	Feb 24th: We found OK Gift shop. Ohashi Kyosen, the famous TV star, manages it.
	Feb 25th: Taken at the port. We went to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.
	Feb 25th: Taken on the deck by Yosuke Ohkuma.
	Feb 25th: This is the traditional building of the provincial government. The person is Tomoaki Hosoda.
	Feb 25th: This is THE EMPRESS. I want to stay at such hotel someday !
	Feb 25th: Taken in the school bus. Too small !

The Second Week

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