So there I was ...

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So here I am actually ... in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the first time in 30 some years. Somewhere within this sea of highrise condo buildings, is an old historic city with old buildings and architecture. It spawls all over the inlets and mountainsides. It's a grand city, one of the world's finest. A curious mix of Seattle and San Francisco, if you are looking for comparison.
The streets are teeming with a curious mix of humanity. Lots, lots I say, of Asian folks. I'm told that this is the largest concentration of Chinese people in North America, surpassing San Francisco in that regard. Recently due to the mass influx of escaping Hong Kong citizens prior to and during the Chinese takeover. The wealthy ones who could leave, did. And by coming here, the cost of living in Vancouver is through the roof. This used to be a place for non-residents to vacation and shop for bargains.
But that was then, this is now. Further, I've been told that the local universities, U. of British Columbia for one, which used to be great learning institutions, are now failing standards because they can't pay professors enough to live here.
Mind you, this is all I have been told while visiting here, so don't form a lynch mob if not true.
One thing above all stands out. The legs. My God, the legs. These women dress to more formal standards than typically seen in the states, and you will graphically notice this when walking downtown streets. If you are a single male, get your butt up here. I think there is a Canadian law banning cellulite.

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Topic - So there I was ... - free.ranger 16:24:56 02/22/07 (3)

If you get the chance..... - millen 18:38:20 02/22/07 (0)

You need to do two things..... - Bruce Kendall 17:26:24 02/22/07 (0)

The wealthy ones who could leave - revjac 16:37:07 02/22/07 (0)

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