What do you get when you have 10,000 burning hot firemen from all over the world arrive in Yaletown for the World Police and Fire Games?? A crowd of women. And a lot of cheering spectators. The firefighters are competing today in the Tower Climb rescue drill. A little boring if you spend longer than a few minutes watching the games, but observing the participants preparing for action made it worth while. See these muscles, see these athletes!
I’m new in Vancouver.
You may know that, the first days you just gather impressions. It is said that after 7.5 seconds your first opinion is fixed. And that you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
So on my first days I set my course through Downtown and Davie Street. I marveled. The last fireworks took place on English Bay. I watched. The Gay Parade whirled through the streets. I admired. But I never felt really involved.
On my third day I finally I got into Yaletown, completely by chance. At once I had the feeling that this district was special. I wanted to be actively part of it, not just watch anymore.
Yaletown managed to catch me within these 7 seconds. Though I’ve never been there before, I had that pleasant feeling of a home away from home. It impressed me with its relaxed atmosphere. People sitting in cafes, adoring the sun and enjoying life. The little breeze from the water supported the atmosphere of everlasting vacation.
