Day 239 (Apr 13) - Spring in Vancouver

I've begun to see why Vancouver (and most of BC) is so popular during Spring/Summer. Wow is it beautiful! Just returned from a casual cycle down to UBC and back, along the beach. So many people out (despite it being a Monday). I especially noticed the lovely young ladies out running. Mmmmm!

Every sunny day in Vancouver is relished by all residents. Probably because during winter it's cloudy, and often rainy. The "vibe" is so infectious it's hard not to be caught up in it.

It's made me slightly sad that I'll be missing all of summer here (well most of it).

My plans are closer to being finalised. I'm fairly sure I'll only head to Europe for June/July and return here in August. With the job market so difficult to infiltrate (especially as a foreigner in any country) and the whole "not what you know but who you know" thing, I feel safer earning money here in Vancouver, than in Europe. Plus it's a lovely place to be. Plus I'd love to get more skiing action (only been up for 7 or 8 days this season).

All I need to do now is book a European airfare, and work out where I'll be sleeping when Marcus (the guy who's room I'm currently staying in) returns to reclaim his space in mid-May. I'll have 3 weeks between the time he returns to when I leave the country. Any Vancouverites have a spare couch?

That is all.