Our trip to Whistler
After weeks of thinking and talking about a vacation, we finally managed to get away this week, since our supervisor was on vacation too. Interestingly, it was our wedding anniversary as well. This is the 4′th year that we go on a trip on our anniversary. It is becoming a tradition!
We went to Whistler, BC. Although Whistler is a small village, as they call it, there are lots of activities one can do there. From nature and wildlife seeing walks, to canoeing on lakes and rivers, mountain biking and helicopter rides, to bungee jumping and zip trek, and of course skiing in winter. luckily the weather was good and we got to do some interesting things.
On our first day we took the gondola to the top of the mountain and from there took the lift all the way to the peak. You could see the spectacular view of the mountains and lakes from up there and see real glaciers on the way up. The next day we went canoeing with a guide on a lake and then down the river for about 3 hours. Because I was sitting in the middle of the boat, I didn’t get to paddle as much on the river. They called me The Princess! And on our third day, my husband went for a bungee jump. No I didn’t go. I chickened out. (Seriously, I am afraid of height. I can’t even climb a ladder!) It was a great trip and a much needed time off for both of us. I am glad we did it.
The Sea to Sky highway that connects Vancouver to Whistler is under construction in most parts, in preparation for 2010 winter Olympic games. The speed limit is 50 Km/h in those areas. One of the best road signs that I have ever seen was a picture of a female construction worker with her 3 kids around her. The sign read: “Slow down. Our mommy works here!” This, in my opinion, was the most effective way of encouraging drivers to slow down. Every time we reached a construction zone and my husband was driving above 50Km/h, I would say: “Our mommy works here.” And he would immediately slow down.
I will write more about our trip in my next post. I will talk about my thing with hotels!
Nazanin said,
August 17, 2008 at 8:03 pm
It’s good that you’re back and that you have had good time.
Badass Geek said,
August 20, 2008 at 7:13 am
Glad to hear you had a good time!
X said,
August 20, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Best way to slow me down: Fines double in construction zones.
Whistler Limousine said,
August 26, 2008 at 7:41 pm
great for slowing down. I have never seen the lady and kid sign but it is a good strategy.
Not sure if you tried it, but a must is the helicopter ride….my wife and I did this once; took the gondola up Whistler mountain and then the chopper ride. everyone must try this once.
I can’t wait for the peak to peak gondola this winter.