Its been gorgeous lately here in Vansterdam. So much so that I've been at the beach three times in the past two weeks! I'm not bragging... OK maybe a bit, but the beach is one of the things I missed the most in the past four years in the land-locked Prairies where all you get for water is a glacial-fed lake or a cess pool like Sylvan (then again, its rare to see locals actually IN the water on the coast).

It was "only" 24C out, which reminded me of two Septembers ago when I was visiting Toby in SF (Frisco as the locals say, SanFran as Canadians say). It was an abnormally hot Labour Day weekend (or labor as Americans say =P) and Karina from France was in town with nothing on the schedule, so I suggested we hit the beach.

Toby: The beach? No ones gonna be there, its not hot enough!
Victor: What are you talkin aboot, its 30C! Let's go! (it was actually 90F)
Toby: Alright, you're the tourists...

We stopped for some snacks, picked up some Taiwan Beer for old times sake, and beach supplies (kid's ball & bat). We climbed over the hill on the edge of the highway in Pacifica and saw the beach come slowly into view. Empty. Toby's usually right. Didn't matter, we enjoyed the sun and a beautiful sunset. I'd link to the album, except it was on the now defunct Imagestation. I told Toby about how Vancouverites flock to the beach at the first sign of sun and +20C temperatures. The response I usually get is a friendly belittling "Canadians".

On a personal note, I just got back from Calgary last night on another business trip and booked my tickets for September long weekend in SF. Its one of the few cities I could see myself living in... so anyone need a housesitter for a month or two? I'll keep it clean and pay all the utilities! :)

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