Sitting on a rock and gawking at naked old people.
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Though certainly not opposed to any of this, I was still overwhelmed so I chose to meander over toward a looming rock breakwater. I hiked across in my bare feet to a natural chair that faced the sun and read a book while soaking in rays.
If there is any evidence to the abilities of the Hippie Race to pull off a successful endeavor without becoming lost in the psychadelic haze, this beach may be it. Though certainly aided in their task by the breathtaking natural beauty of the location, this place is without a doubt the most relaxed, chilled-out place I've ever been.
Following the beach I drove back downtown and ate a quick sushi dinner with Cliff ($4.75) and then hung around a nearby coffee shop for some time while waiting for the sun to drop. Even by 11 p.m., it hadn't. Long summer nights are in the air here in Vancouver. It's a beautiful time of year.
If there is any evidence to the abilities of the Hippie Race to pull off a successful endeavor without becoming lost in the psychadelic haze, this beach may be it. Though certainly aided in their task by the breathtaking natural beauty of the location, this place is without a doubt the most relaxed, chilled-out place I've ever been.
Following the beach I drove back downtown and ate a quick sushi dinner with Cliff ($4.75) and then hung around a nearby coffee shop for some time while waiting for the sun to drop. Even by 11 p.m., it hadn't. Long summer nights are in the air here in Vancouver. It's a beautiful time of year.
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roductive? No. Sunday's aren't supposed to be productive. But it's still my favorite day of the week, and I'll enjoy it on my own terms.Following yet another absurdly late wake-up time, I put on some comfortable-ish clothes and hit the road. I decided to give a new place a try today: Wreck Beach. I've heard lots of stories about it, but I figured I should just experience it. So I grabbed a book to read and drove all the way down to the other end of town.
It was a beautiful day. No clouds in the sky, light-warm temperature. No wind. I found the place after a bit of confused circling, and began the hike. Along the way, the sign read, "clothing optional." One must descend about 1,500 stairs to get to the beach. Once there, I was amazed.
People of all ages, babies to teenagers to adults to the elderly. Some clothes, some not. Some intoxicated, some not. Some people played volleyball. Others sat on driftwood logs and watched the sun and sea. Everybody was in a good mood. People played in the water and dug in the sand.
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Vancouver, B.C.
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High: 65
Low: 46
Low: 46
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