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Travel to the West ( 3) :“樱”邀而来

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Spring might not be a good time to visit Vancouver. The temperature is not warm enough for many outdoor activities, like kayaking, swimming, ourdoor concerts and festivals. But those were not what I wanted to do this time. Visiting  musium, aquarium and  art gallery were not in my agenda either. All I wanted to do was to  see the cherry blossoms. I had a date with cherry blossoms. 

I alway has fond feeling for cherry blossoms. Whenever I see cherry blossom, it reminds me of my old school and brings back the  memories of my college life. 

In my Alma Mater in China, except some cherry  blossom trees scattered  in different spots,  there are two roads which were lined with cherry  blossom trees. One is on the east side of the library and fountain pool, the other one  is on the west side symmetrically.   

Every year, in the end of March or begining of April, cherry blossom trees started to bloom, signifying  the sign of spring and adding pops of pink to the scene. The branches of two rows of cherry blossom tree crossed together on the top, creating a pink canopy overhead and making a gorgeous tunnel of blossoms. When the wind blew and the flower petals gently floatted in the air, looking like snowflakes. People came over to to experience the magnificence of the blooms. 

In Toronto area, we have to go to specific place to see cherry blossoms. The last time I went to High park to cherry blossom was more than ten years ago. And when we were there, perfect time had passed. Many flowers had falled on the grounds.

In Vancouver, there were cherry blossoms everywhere, on the streets, in the parks, residential neighborhood and conmercial area.  We didn't have to look for cherry blossom. Cherry blossoms welcomed us wherever  we went. 

P0:  One of my old school's cherry blossoms road. This picture is from internet.

P1: Vancouver - false creek on granville island

P2: Vancouver - false creek on granville island

P3: Vancouver - false creek on granville island

P4: Vancouver, BC- Sutcliffe Park at Granville Island

P5: Vancouver - English Bay beach


P6: Victoria, BC -The Butchart Gardens

P7: Victoria, BC -The Butchart Gardens

P8: Victoria, BC -The Butchart Gardens

P9: Victoria BC - BC Paliament building

P10: Victoria, BC -  Downtown Beacon Hill Park     

11: Victoria BC - China Town

P12: Port Angeles, US - Olympia Natioanl Park,  

P13:  Port Angeles, US - Olympia Natioanl Park, 

P14:  Port Angeles, US - Olympia Natioanl Park, 

P15: Coupeville, Washington, U.S. 

P16: Bellingham, Washington, U.S. --a Shopping plaza 


P17: Back to Vancouver, BC 

P18: So long, cherry blossoms . See you later.

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