{"id":3438,"date":"2018-05-03T09:42:47","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T01:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bytebot.net\/blog\/?p=3438"},"modified":"2018-05-03T09:42:47","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T01:42:47","slug":"vancouver-observations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bytebot.net\/blog\/archives\/2018\/05\/03\/vancouver-observations","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver observations"},"content":{"rendered":"

It has been a while since I visited Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This time I didn\u2019t go as a tourist, so no trip to Grouse Mountain<\/a> or anything.<\/p>\n

While walking the streets, I overheard a conversation between 2 folk about how hard it was to buy Bitcoin. This is in contrast to nearly every street corner having a marijuana dispensary, some looking very inviting like a hipster coffee shop. People buy and smoke openly, even though its not entirely legal<\/a>, yet<\/em>.<\/p>\n

However, I did go to a bar, the Lamplighter Public House<\/a> and found a HoneyBadger<\/a> ATM. Withdrawals and deposits do work for Bitcoin\/Ethereum\/Litecoin. <\/p>\n

For steaks, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar<\/a> seem to be very good value for money. It is highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Instead of the Bloody Mary, you can have a Caesar<\/a> that comes with Clamato (a mixture of clam and tomato juices). Yes, clams<\/strong>. Why do I talk about a Bloody Mary? Because I thought I could try a local variant at the St Regis<\/a> (it is a ritual, a signature cocktail at the St Regis since 1934<\/a>). It turns out that this is not a regular Starwood St Regis, so a fake<\/em>. Read more at: Would The Real St. Regis Please Stand Up?<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I tend not to have a sweet tooth, but my weakness is good tasting ice cream or gelato. I am fond of the gelato affogato<\/em>, but in Vancouver, I felt like a kid at Bella Gelateria<\/a> (yes, one night I consumed a handful of scoops as dinner). They\u2019ve won awards, and their gelato is excellent<\/em>. I learned to eat gelato when I lived in Melbourne, and Lygon St had plenty. Even better? Upon returning the staff recognise you, which is amazing considering the long queues that they tend to have. <\/p>\n

I had a massive suite at the Hyatt, and there was a user accessible balcony on the 30th floor. This is something that one would find rather odd in Asia!<\/p>\n

Being able to walk, see parks, the water, I can see why the quality of life is generally quite good in Vancouver. I can see why they make it as a liveable city in most rankings.<\/p>\n

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