Wednesday, March 21, 2012

UBC & Whistler

April studied at the University of British Columbia (UBC), so she took me for a “quick” tour of the campus. Its different from Stellenbosch, as most campuses are, in that it is all on one property. Saying that it isn’t small. It is huge! It has some great flower gardens, but the things that stick in my memory I have been able to capture in photos.

A Sequoia tree that has a soft bark. You can punch it as hard as you like and you won’t hurt yourself! From a look at the bark, many students have discovered this trick.

 

 

 

 

 

The clock tower on the main square was made “infamous” by a group against the slaughter of cattle (for food). So they protested by walking a cow to the top of the clock tower. What they didn’t know was that cow walk up stairs without any difficulty, but can’t/won’t walk down them. So to get the cow down they had to do the thing they were protesting!

Murphy just couldn’t help himself :)

 

 


On our way out, we saw a “robot competition.” Students from various universities designed, built and raced their machines. First a drag race and then a circuit. I just had to hang around. Jip, call me a nerd.

 

After being a bit delayed at UBC, we made our way to Whistler. Most people would be thinking skiing, but in summer they have downhill events. The one we caught was the BMX trick event. Loads of people and a 15 year old with the most insane moves ever.

The whole town is surrounded by slopes and hills. I can see how this would be a great winter ski place. But don’t think this place is only good with snow. It feels a bit like a European town. Shops on the ground floor with apartments on top. And because it is a bit of a drive to get here from anywhere, everyone stays in town. I can only imagine the parties :)


The BMX trick course – and the crowds

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