It's amazing to see the intricate details put into these totem poles as they are carved. If you ever have the chance to visit this place, take the time to savor each level as each pole is designed around a theme to tell a story or convey a message.
These totem poles, collectively known as the First Nations Totem Poles feature a wide array of patterns and colors as well as heights.
I'm curious to know what the model or inspiration was for the guy depicted in the middle of this totem pole on the left:
You can really see the pride these artists had for their designs:
Several had 3-D features like this one carved to look like a bird in flight:
Insert random picture taken this day of two of my favorite things to photograph on a trip - the local flag and a lighthouse!
On the drive out of Stanley Park, we stopped to see Vancouver's version of Copenhagen's famous Little Mermaid statue. Who could have predicted that two years later I would be fulfilling a bucket list dream of seeing the real Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen. While often referred to as Vancouver's Little Mermaid statue, the real name of the sculpture is called Girl in a Wet Suit. The life size bronze sculpture was created in 1972 by Elek Imredy. Today, the statue was being enjoyed by tourists and birds alike:
After a quick stroll along the pier at Porteau Cove Provincial Park where we watched divers in wet suits and scuba gear seem to work on something around the buoys in the water, it was time to ride a gondola.
Will the darkening clouds be in our favor?
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