West Coast

Finally arrived back in Canada last week. I must say, there was a reverse culture shock upon arrival. I really looked forward to returning home but as I landed I immediately wanted to go back to Asia, how contradictory. Parts of me want things not to change so drastically at times...
However, things have slowly returned back to "normal", I've gotten used to paying a lot for food, transport, drinking from a tap again, breathing fresh clean air, not sweating at 9AM, having a peaceful night's sleep, the longer days here (it gets dark at 10!! not 6), not seeing stray dogs everywhere.
Vancouver is one the loveliest cities, it has mountains you can take a bus to, ocean, beaches, mild weather, great outdoorsy activities. I guess the only complaint I have is that everyone is so damn healthy! Why does everyone have to eat organic foods and ride a bike?? Anyways, I suppose I will turn into one of them once I move here. Made a spontaneous decision to go to Squamish (1.5 hr of Vancouver) and book myself a climbing lesson. I think this is the best place for climbing in Canada! I'm really looking forward to it!