As here at the Original Store
There are no tables, nor seats
We’ll grab the cup of joe neat
And head towards the shore
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Reaching there with no clue
How long will be the queue
We were spared the long line
Thank God it was after time
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The 1912 Pike Place Starbucks store is commonly called the Original Starbucks store.
It has kept its original appearance since 1971 and is now a tourist attraction due to its historic significance.
The Space Needle is the Eiffel Tower of Seattle. This observation tower was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World’s Fair, which drew 2,3 million visitors. Nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators during the event.
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When you’re on the top don’t look down
Ignore the dust and look around
The whale watching cruise ? Ours could be aptly named “tail watching “ cruise. All the hype and the buildup proved to be mostly for a glimpse of the back and the tail of the gigantic mammal…and of course the water jet.. I assume the passengers’ excitement was ignited by the feeling that the enormous mammal is somewhere swimming around us. ..
It wasn’t like any previous animal watching excursion I’ve been on. The last one, 2 days ago, was a bear safari in Whistler, BC , and we were quite lucky to spot one. The ranger saw him, did a U-turn and the considerate Teddy hadn’t budged, graciously waiting for us.
We looked at him, through the glass of the Land Cruiser, and he returned the favor and then disappeared into the woods. We saw all his body parts and took a photo.
The same with the other safaris in South Africa and Sri Lanka…In the latter the leopard eluded us during the two excursions, however we didn’t have high expectations from the beginning , it is all a matter of luck…either all of the anatomy or nothing…it’s not like this “tail only” formula !
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However we “hit “ it big during the Alaska cruise. It was unplanned, the view unobstructed, and was greatly enjoyed.
If the hubby is not a walking fan
Biking is the solution for your discovery plan
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We pedaled on mostly bicycle-dedicated lanes past the Convention Center East, Coal Harbour
Yaletown and along the sea walls towards Stanley Park
On foot, pushing our bikes🚲, we explored the Park’s rainfores’s trails
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Later on, we boarded a ferry to reach Granville Island in time for lunch at the Public Market
then resumed our tour along False Creek and the historic neighborhood of Chinatown where we strolled in Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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We had a last stop in downtown Gastown before we ended the tour, feeling grateful for the lovely weather and the knowledgeable guide who made it an awesome trip for us – wealth of information and sense of humour.
Absolutely, the best way to discover this enchanting city’s highlights in five hours.
”No dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too big “ Unknown
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“Shadows, Strings and Other Things.Over 250 puppets, old and new, from 15 countries are illuminated in MOA’s dramatic new exhibition. These exquisite puppets – sometimes charming, sometimes a little bit scary, and always entertaining- come together and reveal our enduring fascination with storytelling “
70 meters above Capitano River, a traffic stopping picture on the 140 meters long Capilano Suspension Bridge…well worth it
Originally built in 1889, the park had a few additions over the years:
⁃ In 2004, Treetops Adventures, a walkway 30 meters above the forest floor consisting of seven footbridges suspended between Douglas Fir trees
⁃ Cliff Walk, a walkway sprouting from the granite cliff, is the most recent attraction.
All the roads lead to Rome
Only one suits you More
It’s your road to happiness
And that’s no one’s business
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When you long for a different track
Follow your heart and don’t look back
When you choose a different way
Beware of listening to the sceptic “ney”
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Your route may differ from another
We are a rainbow, not one color
Ignore whoever questions your progress
He woud absolutely make you regress
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Choose your journey, and forget the other
Follow your dreams and never bother
Don’t shy away from a different trail
The busy lane? Definitely bail!
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Leave the herd and pick your road
Keep the interference on
mute mode
Your road’s the one people disdain
They always do and still complain
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Stay away from the boring shallow
Who stick to you like a shadow
You don’t need someone to follow
Be yourself, don’t be hollow
Gliding like a bird
Floating like a feather
It’s a wonderful world
And the perfect weather
Forget the medals
Forget the trophies
Throughout your journey in this trip called life
You’ll always be a champion in someone’s eye
Your parents’ ; unconditionally since you’re born
Your partner’s ; passionately when love knocks the door
The younger fan club ? When your children come on board
So no harm in your pride
Bask in the attention
And shine like a star
Exploring the world from different perspectives, be it:
Riding :
A donkey while in Tenerife, Canary Islands – 19 July 1985
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An elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand – 17 November 2007
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A camel in Norita campsite, Uzbekistan – 9 May 2008
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Sitting in:
A carriage in Fontainebleau, France – 6 September 1986
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A rickshaw in Vietnam – 11 March 2001
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An ox cart in Isalo Park, Ranohira, Madagascar- 5 May 2009
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Diving underwater in the Maldives – 11 July 2012
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Climbing up mountains in Bhutan – 9 October 2016
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or
Rising higher up above in a hot air balloon in Luxor, Egypt – 4 December 2016 
Confessions of a Lady Sindbad 