Jay was looking up the bus schedules in order to go to the Sri Lankan grocery shop on Fraser Street in Vancouver. He does have a monthly pass and feels like he should get his money's worth out of it. I suggested we drive instead. Queen Elizabeth Park is not terribly far away on Cambie Street. It is famous for the quarry garden and the views of downtown and the North Shore mountains.
From downtown New West, we took Marine Drive to Cambie. It had been a while since we travelled that road, especially since we generally go to the airport by going downtown by SkyTrain and transferring to the Canada Line. My! There has been a lot of growth near Boundry Road! That and the Marine Drive corridor nearer the airport are becoming cities of their own.
Jay said it was a long time since we went to Thurga Trading. They carry lots of products imported from Sri Lanka, things which are not available in the big supermarkets. Today, he picked up dried fish, palm treacle, and a bunch of other stuff. Also, on Sundays there is a selection of freshly made items. Of course, I'm strongly in favour of anything fried ...
