As mum predicted, as soon as we settled in life became a little less exciting and fewer things stood out to blog about. However, with a little thought and time, I've found there's actually lots to tell! Buying stuff It's
Vancouver
First Snow
We had our first real snow storm! On Friday and Saturday last week over 45 cm of snow fell on Vancouver, and it transformed the city. Snow is a pretty big deal. It's beautiful but makes it really hard to
Kitsilano
When we were planning our trip to Canada, we figured we'd need somewhere to stay temporarily while we got our life sorted out. We couldn't easily lease an apartment from New Zealand, so we needed a short-term base. A comfortable
Snow Angels at Recess?!
Today marked my first day at school. All first days of school are alike: I woke up early, but still managed to be rushing out the door for the bus I was a mixture of emotions, excited but nervous -
Laneway House
The most common reaction to "we're moving to Vancouver", was "isn't it an expensive city to live in?". It is fair to say we were prepared to be shocked by the cost of renting a house.
Buying a Car - Part 2
Once we'd chosen a car, we discovered the fun had only just begun. This story follows on from Buying a Car, Part 1 Paying for big things in Canada is a little different from what we're used to in New