If You're Ever There...Go Here!

Candelion · 08-17-2014, 02:19 PM

If you happen to be in the Vancouver airport in British Columbia, please take the time to go to the international terminal and view this beautiful sculpture by Haida native, Bill Reid (1920 - 1998). The sculpture is an impressive 20 feet long, 13.2 feet high, and weighs nearly 11,000 pounds. The Spirit of Haida Gwaii is intended to represent the Aboriginal heritage of the Haida Gwaii region in British Columbia Canada's Haida Gwaii, formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands. The sculpture is located near the food fair and there is seating surrounding the sculpture. Grab a snack and take in this beautiful piece of art before your flight.

This photo does not come close to capturing the magnificence of the sculpture.

BestButchBoy · 08-20-2014, 04:13 PM

Go see http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com

It's ridiculously campy and FUNNY!

Don't leave out Chinatown in SF either! EAT! EAT! EAT!

deathbypoem · 08-20-2014, 04:49 PM

If you're ever in the Houston area. Check this out! The entire site, awesome stuff. http://hustletownbustle.wordpress.com/

MrSunshine · 08-20-2014, 05:53 PM

In Mexico.....http://www.mexonline.com/maps/pics/gob-islamujeres.gif

Beautiful! Great food and entertainment. So much to see. Best part, you can walk out to the edge of the ocean on this rock with paths and stairs and stand where the sun first rises.

Orema · 09-02-2014, 03:50 PM

If you're in North County San Diego and need a mid-week break, check out California Center for the Arts WOW first Wednesdays, a free community concert series that happens the first Wednesday of every month, September through June, with two showtimes to choose from: 4pm & 7pm.

Free general admission tickets are handed out on a first-come, first-seated basis, reserved seats are available for $12 ($10 for Center Members). Reserved seating must be purchased a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

From Country to Polynesian and everything in between. Shows fill up fast so arrive early.

http://artcenter.org/event/wow-first...ays-saxations/

Candelion · 09-13-2014, 03:18 PM

Yes, Lake Louise has one of the biggest ski resorts in North America. Yes, there is the luxury resort The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. But after you have tired of trying to keep up with the rich kids, don a pair of jeans and go horseback riding along the trails encircling the lake. There are many packages available. Some packages include luxury end-of-ride pampering (pfft!) and other more hard core packages include a day long ride with a bbq lunch at the halfway mark. Don't be content to stare out the window of your luxury hotel room. Become one with the spectacular surroundings. If you are deathly afraid of horses, hike the darn trails. Just do it!

Candelion · 09-14-2014, 01:05 PM

Vienna is a sensory feast...the music, the architecture, the food, the history. If you have ever dreamed of travelling to Vienna, you know very well all the things it has to offer. However, you would be remiss if you neglected visiting the Austrian National Library. It is located in the Hofburg Palace. The library contains several museums, houses many and varied special collections, and hosts special exhibits throughout the year. Of course, you can google everything you need to know about this fabulous library. What I can tell you - standing in this opulent building which houses so many books, historical documents, and musical scores, is an experience you will never forget. If you love books, your heart will soar with satisfaction at the respect and reverence books receive in this library. You will not be allowed to touch much of the collection, but your eyes will admire the beautiful wood shelving and frescoed ceiling, your body will reel from the smell of the leather bindings, and your ears will delight in the music of footsteps on the marble floors. I have only enjoyed one library more - Trinity College Library Dublin. But, perhaps, that will be another post.

08-17-2014, 02:19 PM	#1
Candelion Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/her/you Relationship Status: He can till my field. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,396 Thanked 4,032 Times in 896 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	If you're ever in the Vancouver International Airport....go see the Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Jade Canoe If you happen to be in the Vancouver airport in British Columbia, please take the time to go to the international terminal and view this beautiful sculpture by Haida native, Bill Reid (1920 - 1998). The sculpture is an impressive 20 feet long, 13.2 feet high, and weighs nearly 11,000 pounds. The Spirit of Haida Gwaii is intended to represent the Aboriginal heritage of the Haida Gwaii region in British Columbia Canada's Haida Gwaii, formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands. The sculpture is located near the food fair and there is seating surrounding the sculpture. Grab a snack and take in this beautiful piece of art before your flight. This photo does not come close to capturing the magnificence of the sculpture.

08-20-2014, 04:13 PM	#2
BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,438 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	If you're ever in San Francisco Go see http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com It's ridiculously campy and FUNNY! Don't leave out Chinatown in SF either! EAT! EAT! EAT!

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09-02-2014, 03:50 PM	#5
Orema Superlative Soul Sister How Do You Identify?: Lesbian stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Moving in a single file Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cottage of Content Posts: 13,596 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 41,439 Thanked 34,689 Times in 8,935 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	If you're in North County San Diego visit the CCA If you're in North County San Diego and need a mid-week break, check out California Center for the Arts WOW first Wednesdays, a free community concert series that happens the first Wednesday of every month, September through June, with two showtimes to choose from: 4pm & 7pm. Free general admission tickets are handed out on a first-come, first-seated basis, reserved seats are available for $12 ($10 for Center Members). Reserved seating must be purchased a minimum of 24 hours in advance. From Country to Polynesian and everything in between. Shows fill up fast so arrive early. http://artcenter.org/event/wow-first...ays-saxations/

09-13-2014, 03:18 PM	#6
Candelion Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/her/you Relationship Status: He can till my field. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,396 Thanked 4,032 Times in 896 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	If you're ever in Lake Louise, Alberta...go horseback riding! Yes, Lake Louise has one of the biggest ski resorts in North America. Yes, there is the luxury resort The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. But after you have tired of trying to keep up with the rich kids, don a pair of jeans and go horseback riding along the trails encircling the lake. There are many packages available. Some packages include luxury end-of-ride pampering (pfft!) and other more hard core packages include a day long ride with a bbq lunch at the halfway mark. Don't be content to stare out the window of your luxury hotel room. Become one with the spectacular surroundings. If you are deathly afraid of horses, hike the darn trails. Just do it!

08-20-2014, 05:53 PM	#4
MrSunshine Senior Member How Do You Identify?: The Gardner Preferred Pronoun?: Ummmm Relationship Status: Nah Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sunshine State, State of Sunshine Posts: 2,616 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,577 Thanked 3,891 Times in 1,155 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	In Mexico.....http://www.mexonline.com/maps/pics/gob-islamujeres.gif Beautiful! Great food and entertainment. So much to see. Best part, you can walk out to the edge of the ocean on this rock with paths and stairs and stand where the sun first rises.

09-14-2014, 01:05 PM	#7
Candelion Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/her/you Relationship Status: He can till my field. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,396 Thanked 4,032 Times in 896 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	If you're ever in Vienna...go to the Austrian National Library (Nationalbibliothek) Vienna is a sensory feast...the music, the architecture, the food, the history. If you have ever dreamed of travelling to Vienna, you know very well all the things it has to offer. However, you would be remiss if you neglected visiting the Austrian National Library. It is located in the Hofburg Palace. The library contains several museums, houses many and varied special collections, and hosts special exhibits throughout the year. Of course, you can google everything you need to know about this fabulous library. What I can tell you - standing in this opulent building which houses so many books, historical documents, and musical scores, is an experience you will never forget. If you love books, your heart will soar with satisfaction at the respect and reverence books receive in this library. You will not be allowed to touch much of the collection, but your eyes will admire the beautiful wood shelving and frescoed ceiling, your body will reel from the smell of the leather bindings, and your ears will delight in the music of footsteps on the marble floors. I have only enjoyed one library more - Trinity College Library Dublin. But, perhaps, that will be another post.