Although it rained continuously (or near continuously) all day Saturday the weather decided to hold off the rain for the majority of Sunday. Seizing apon this unusual opportunity Ryan, Carly, Sean and myself went on an adventure to Beacon Hill Park, the Ocean near Clover Point, then to China town, and finishing off with a grocery shop at Market on Yates.
There were tons of ducks, as per usual, at Beacon Hill today but the squirrels were also out in full force. I saw some really cute old people feeding the squirrels - which may explain their abundance where we were. It always tugs at my heart strings when I see old people taking care of each other. In this case it was an old man pushing his wife in a wheel chair through the park. Stratigically feeding the squirrels peanuts so they would come right up to her.
Near the parking lot near the petting zoo we saw this squirrel with a huge red nut (or something) in it's mouth. I can't believe it could even carry it. I was going to take a picture, however the squirrel was in a hurry and ran into the road. Right as a car was approaching - I totally thought it was a goner, but it ran back at us at the very last second. The fright took away my picture taking abilities.
The ocean was pretty sweet. It was nice that it wasn't too cold out, although my ears did get cold. The tide was high so we didn't get to see any really interesting. Carly pointed out the decorator crab that I've posted a picture of. I have no idea what it was doing in the middle of the beach with few decorations on it. Although it does appear to have placed some sponge or algae on it's back. We left it in the middle of the beach becasue I don't like the move things. I've had too many experiences where the crows and or seagulls watch when you move things, then as soon as you've moved about a foot, they swoop in and eat it.
The trip to China town was mostly about getting produce. Sean found some really good looking potstickers in a huge bag for $8 so hopefully those taste good.
After eating dinner (mmm... sloppy joes), I played Maximo: Army of Zin which I started the previous night with Sean and Ryan. Having never played a lot of video games I'm finding it quite difficult - but am on the fourth level (if it can be called that - it may be more like fourth area). I wonder how many months it will take me to finish. Or how many weeks it will take me to figure out how to jump properly with my character and stop falling to my death.
The five hours of walking have made me sleepy though - and due to it being Monday tomorrow (bleh) I must sleeps.
Zzzz's everyone.
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