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Science World- Where False Creek Ends

After a brief visit to the Broadway and Commercial area, I start my hike at the sorce of False Creek. Here we find Vancouver’s iconic geodesic dome, Science World. Since there are many pictures I took on this venture, it will be broken into several posts. This segment will be from Science World to Habitat Island.

The geodesic dome at Science World.
The geodesic dome at Science World.
Small section of Vancouver skyline.
Small section of Vancouver skyline.
Clouds rolling in. Typical here this time of year.
Clouds rolling in. Typical here this time of year.
BC Place
BC place across False Creek. Like that copper building next to it.
Habitat Island
Habitat Island in False Creek. Accessible by rocks.
Habitat Island
On the island.
Sunken boat in False Creek
Sunken boat by the island.
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Commercial-Broadway Station

Decided to start here today. Saw some interesting houses. The item I most sought after was a very old school Safeway Sign. I spotted it from the train and had to get a picture of it. Found some other gems while hiking around the block.

Commercial-Broadway Station
Commercial-Broadway Station, downtown Vancouver skyline off in the distance.
Old school Safeway sign on Broadway, in Vancouver,BC
Don’t see these much anymore. Old school Safeway sign on Broadway, in Vancouver, BC.
More old home in the distance
More old home in the distance.
Rio Theater on Broadway in Vancouver.
Classic theater marquee at the Rio on Broadway.
Vintage street and traffic lamps at Broadway and Commercial
Vintage street and traffic lamps at Broadway and Commercial
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Always New Things to See Downtown

The fountain at Wlliams Park
A refreshing sight on a hot, humid afternoon.
Yard of Ale Pub
A plethora of quaint pubs found in downtown St. Pete. The Yard of Ale Pub
Priatek Plaza
Priatek Plaza, Downtown St. Petersburg.
downtown st. petersburg arcade
One of the many arcades found downtown.
saint petersburg yacht club entrance.
Entrance to the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club.
Central Yacht Basin downtown St. Petersburg
Central Yacht Basin Downtown St. Petersburg.
reflecting six sculpture.
reflecting six sculpture at Cassis in downtown.
Quaint old homes near downtown St. Petersburg.
Quaint old homes near downtown St. Petersburg.
Quaint old homes near downtown St. Petersburg.
And another
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Chicago to Washington, DC on Amtrak’s Capital Limited

The only travel issue I had during this trip is I was originally booked on the Cardinal, one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes. However, the day before the departure, this train was cancelled. This was due to bad weather in West Virginia and not COVID. I was promptly re-booked on the Capital Limited. Biggest drawbacks here was that there was assigned seating, whereas The Cardinal is open seating (you choose your seat) and worst of all, no WIFI!!. Left Union Station early evening and traveled through the night through Toledo, OH and Cleveland, OH.