10 August 2013
From Nelson BC, Canada I took the shortest route to the Pacific Ocean; via Canada West 3 Highway or the Crownest Route. Along the way I observed some interesting features.
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Nature at work- The Hope Landslide |
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Hope Land Slide |
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Hope Land slide diagram |
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I also had the opportunity to see the site of
Rambo 1 movie was shot at a town called Hope. The wooden bridge where Johnny Rambo was approached by the local sheriff was no longer there. It was replaced with a new concrete one. Where the scene was taken I walked like Rambo. Just fooling myself. Yek!
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Version 1 Johnny Rambo |
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A replaced bridge leading to Hope |
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At background, the forest where Johnny Rambo hide |
It was still in the Muslim month of Syawal 1434 and I make a surprise visit to the Malaysia Counsellor in Vancouver. Its kind of celebration and big Malaysian style feast for me.
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Buffet Malaysian Style |
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With their families |
Vancouver is such a cosmopolitan city. The Stanley Park is a popular spot to spend your relax time.
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Stanley Park map, Vancouver Canada |
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Vancouver Harbour view |
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Downtown, Vancouver, Canada |
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Stanley Park |
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Stanley Park, exit gate to highway North 99, Canada |
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At Stanley Park |
Next, I had to cross to the Vancouver island to Victoria for a Royal Navy Staff College 86 mini reunion.
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