The weather is chilly during the summer and not only in terms of temperature. There is an indiscernible fog over Vancouver’s inner harbour. The harbour is part of the Burrard inlet. A shallow impressive fjord. The sky and mountains feel always wet from afar, even during sunny days.

The sidewalks are wide, in pristine conditions. Lots of green. The skyscrapers are similar the ones in the United States. The bay area and the Stanley park are great places for a stroll. People seem welcoming. Lots of well integrated immigrants. I would love to learn more about the locals. Their daily problems, beliefs and culture. British, French and American influence is everywhere. The hotel featured ionic style columns. A strong Asian presence makes the place feel multi-racial and multi-cultural.

We came across immigrants from India. Many work as uber drivers on the side. Distant yet polite. Judging by the Turbans, they must be Sikhs. You have to appreciate their calm, kind and rule-abiding temperament. Something Mediterranean populations lack. Maybe their religion and culture has something to do with it.

There are numerous Asian restaurants in the city. We tried one. The food is good. My coworkers are well versed in Asian cuisine. I need to learn how to appreciate it. The steak house we tried was outstanding.

I’m not sure if such a thing as local food exists in British Columbia. There were a few high-end restaurants advertising local and French fusion cuisine, so there must be something?! The ice-cream was good enough for me to make room for one ice-cream per day.

I never thought that I would see so many Tesla cars in one city. I dare say that the most popular car-maker in Vancouver, British Columbia must be Tesla. The city was full of charging stations and that with electric car adoption!

I’ve heard that winters in Vancouver are infamous. I have no idea, obviously. How bad can it be?