I love returning home every spring because it's like seeing the area with new eyes. After four and a half months away, we can approach our own environment like tourists. People who never leave a place might say that they love where they live, but familiarity leaves them without fresh comparisons.
Today, Jay planned to visit the Bonsor Community Recreation Centre in Metrotown. He generally goes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday for a workout during senior hours at the gym. Getting there is easy as he catches the SkyTrain at the foot our building at Columbia Station in New Westminster.
Today, I went to Metrotown with him just for the ride. The SkyTrain costs next to nothing for us as seniors. I enjoyed the 10-minute elevated train ride. As Jay couldn't make good bus connections because of the holiday schedule, we walked towards the community centre through the mall. I walked most of the way there with him and checked out the larger Walmart anchor store. I didn't find anything and returned home. The day was a bit dark and a little cool. However, I didn't mind much as I immediately went to the hot tub in our building upon returning.
