We were uptown yesterday but only for an appointment with our banker. Tuesday is generally an errand day and we were back uptown to pick up some groceries. The Royal City Centre has roof-top parking that is never very busy.
The top picture shows the view looking towards Edmonds in Burnaby. We took the elevator down into the Walmart and walked through the mall to the front. The intersection is called 6th and 6th because it is where the street and avenue meet. The second image shows an area near from the front of the mall. It's the heart of uptown New West.
The remaining two images show that we went up to the second floor. There is no retail up there but mostly office space for private clinics and other medical offices. The final picture shows Jay walking to the car with some of the groceries we picked up. We find that our traditional Saturday shopping trips are less important as we pick up more items during our errand runs during the week.
In the afternoon, I implemented a bit of all the research and planning that I've showcased in this eJournal over the last couple of days. I ordered a Roland S-1 synthesizer that is pocket sized. It is probably the first of my Aria collection as these units can work in tandem. If my interest holds, I will be able to add synthesizer units that excel in chords and another than is mainly percussion. The choices in the series expand from that basic trio of devices too.
I ordered from a large Canadian music chain called Long & McQuade. I ordered through their website but as their downtown Vancouver store had one in stock, I will have them hold the unit and I can pick it up tomorrow. The store on Terminal Street is close to the Main Street SkyTrain Station. I never drive into downtown Vancouver because taking the train is faster and easier. Oh, and Jay and I have annual passes for seniors, so the SkyTrain is cheaper than taking the EV as our cards are pre-paid for unlimited use.