Trip to Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

The trip to Canada that my husband and I had been preparing for a long time finally took place. I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep well for a few days in advance.

? The places we went to were mainly Vancouver and Vancouver Island. My son is at Vancouver Island University. The purpose of this trip was mainly to see my son and examine the geographical environment, customs, and economic development of these two places. Make plans for your son's future stay.

? Vancouver is a city that grew up due to Chinese immigrants. The Chinese districts in Richmond, Burnaby, and Surrey are mostly Chinese. There are restaurants, supermarkets, and clothing stores owned by Chinese everywhere. , gas stations, hotels, etc., which are equivalent to Chinese communities. Even if you don't speak a word of English here, you can still live. The climate and temperature here are the most suitable for people to live, because it is at the southernmost tip of Canada and is close to the sea. The air quality is very good and the temperature is suitable. The hottest in summer does not exceed 30 degrees, and the coldest in winter does not exceed zero. It seems that the four seasons are not so distinct throughout the year. After summer, it is winter, and the whole summer is equivalent to spring and autumn here.

? Vancouver Island, where my son lives, is quieter. Even the pier is not noisy with people and cars. We stayed at the Best Western, a hotel on the pier. You can see the sea when you open the window, and it is very quiet at night. , not even a car horn can be heard, and during the day you can only hear the sound of the seaplane's motor taking off and landing.

The location of this pier is called Nanaimo, which is Vancouver’s gateway to the island. Because their provincial capital city, Victoria, is on the island, relatively speaking, the flow of people at the pier is still very huge. The environment is elegant and spotless, with spacious roads and blooming flowers. You can see the lushness and mystery of the virgin forest everywhere, and the lakes and mountains are well-proportioned. My husband was eager to find a golf course, so we went to a seaside golf course closer to the hotel. Ah!? The lawn is really like a carpet, which makes you feel relaxed and happy. My husband was also fascinated and said that he would come over and play a game of ball tomorrow!

The next afternoon, my son, I, and His girlfriend, we went golfing with my husband. I acted as his caddy for the first time and played nine holes with him. Because I went late, I couldn't play 18 holes. Understand how golf is played.

On the court, there are really wild geese strolling around, squirrels jumping around, wild deer and rabbits roaming freely, walking, stopping or lying down, as if it is their own territory, it is very comfortable. This is incredible in China!

I am fascinated by the scenery here. It can be said that this place combines the beauty of nature, including the sea, distant mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, beaches, garden houses, and meadows. The lawns are extremely well-manicured, especially the greens. I think they are better than high-end carpets. Sitting on the soft grass, I felt like I was falling into the arms of Mother Earth. Enjoying the beautiful scenery all around while playing ball is really nourishing for the eyes, mind and body!

Unlike in China, golf is no longer a niche sport and the threshold is not so high. It is a sport for ordinary people. There is no entry fee, you can play as soon as you come, and the fee is very low. It can basically be regarded as free to play. There is no caddy, so you can carry your own bag, or you can play with two, three, or four people. What is most seen is couples playing together, which not only provides exercise but also enhances their relationship. I once met a Korean couple, about 40 years old. They came to visit us almost every day, and they always nodded and said hello when they saw us.

Although Mr. Wang has played many golf courses at home and abroad, he was still fascinated by the golf course here, saying it was the best golf course he had ever seen, much better than the one in the United States. I don’t know how to play, so I can only follow my husband to hold his golf bag and act as his caddy. But I am very happy, very fulfilled and very satisfied. I don’t feel tired at all. I am not afraid of the sun and there are towering trees. Blocking the sun, there are towering trees on both sides of the fairway. I think this place should be a forest, which was preserved when the course was built. It separates the fairway and has the sea breeze blowing. Not to mention how cool and comfortable it is.

I like this green grass, this golf course, and this forest golf course by the sea!

Nanaimo is indeed the place with the best air quality in the world. The people are so blessed and it seems that God loves them very much.

The cultural accomplishment and overall quality of Canadians is relatively high. Drivers generally give way to pedestrians. Whether they know pedestrians on the road or not, they are polite. They greet you with a smile and nod, indicating that you should go first. When we were in Vancouver, a Canadian in front of us was about to take the elevator. When he turned around and saw us behind him, he pressed the elevator door with one hand and motioned to us with the other. He nodded with a smile and bent down to salute. This complete gentlemanly demeanor made us feel... Very warm. In the evening we walked in the seaside park, and when we met pedestrians, they kept saying "hello, hello" to us. There are many old couples walking hand in hand, while most Chinese couples walk side by side or in tandem. The most interesting thing was that I met a young couple. They were hugging and kissing passionately, but when they turned around and saw us, they stopped and waved to say hello to us.

Canada is a typical society governed by the rule of law. People work very seriously. I saw a street cleaner working from morning to noon, washing and cleaning the road with water, using a machine. One night, when we came back late, we were walking down the street and saw a policeman on night duty, who was very meticulous. Government officials should do whatever they want. They will never give you a treat or give you a gift because of their official duties. They won't even smoke you a cigarette. People only work for the stipulated eight hours at work and get off work at one o'clock without delaying for a minute. If you extend your working hours, you will have to pay double the overtime pay. The same goes for holidays. We here all rely on doing business on weekends to make money. Most of them rest at home or go out for fun during weekends. They rarely work during this time, so there is no way to work during holidays. It looked deserted.

In Vancouver, Vancouver Island, including Victoria, there are very few high-rise buildings. People generally live in two- and three-story villas or townhouses. There are neatly trimmed lawns and flowers in front and back of the house. Every house has It's like living in a park. Primeval forests can be seen everywhere. We also went to see several lake view houses. In front of the house is the lake, and the yacht is parked directly in the lake. The indoor furnishings and outdoor scenery made us feel amazing. It was the first time we saw it. To such a gorgeous and beautiful house!

On this trip to Canada, my son and his girlfriend served as our translators, and our son was our driver and guide, which was very awesome. I am very proud that my son has been able to communicate directly with foreigners in less than a year after he was born. Although he is not very fluent, he has no problem communicating and can understand everything he says. Even when he goes to Vancouver to do business or book a hotel, he is neither humble nor overbearing. He is confident. Full. When I praised him for speaking English well, he humbly said that this was just a superficial communication. In another year, he can have in-depth communication with foreigners. I was delighted to discover the change in my son. He used to be a bit shy in China. , a little stage frightened and unable to let go. After training abroad for a year, he has made great progress and gained a lot of confidence. Even his classmates who go to car dealerships to buy or repair cars come to him to talk to foreigners.

My son’s girlfriend is also pretty good. She is considerate and considerate. She is close to my son and has a very good relationship. I feel relieved. The fruit platter she carefully prepared for us made me feel happy. Very warm!

My husband and I were really lucky. When we went, there was an authentic Chinese restaurant in Nanaimo. It had just opened for a week. The food was delicious. My son said that before this, they If we want to go out to eat, we can only eat Vietnamese noodles, Thai noodles, Japanese set meals and Western food. We go to this restaurant almost every day and we are very familiar with the owner. One night, we chatted for a long time while drinking. He told us about his experience. He had been abroad for more than 20 years. He had been a navy before and came here illegally. When I first came here, I had to work illegally and suffered a lot. It was not easy. How did I get to where I am today? His cooking skills are good, his work is serious, and he is very sincere. He is the soul of his restaurant. Although it has just opened, the business is not bad, and there are many foreigners coming. I believe that his restaurant business will be good. Fire up.

I didn’t expect that we could eat such authentic Chinese food here, which is really satisfying, but the price is much more expensive than at home. My son’s girlfriend also said that most people like us can’t stand eating in restaurants every day...

Halfway through dinner, he brought up four rice dumplings with a smile and said that today was the Dragon Boat Festival. We didn’t expect to be able to eat rice dumplings in a foreign country. Besides, we had forgotten that today is the Dragon Boat Festival. I was a little touched.

One day, we went fishing. Unexpectedly, I suffered a lot this time when I went fishing. This trip to sea was introduced by a Chinese waiter in the hotel where we were staying. He said that renting a yacht for a day on the sea trip only costs more than 200 Canadian dollars, which is quite cheap. If we are lucky, it is very possible to catch tuna in the deep sea. We heard I started to feel excited. Unexpectedly, not long after I went out to sea, the wind picked up and the waves rolled. After a while, I started to get seasick. I felt that my internal organs were also turning upside down. I kept vomiting. When I looked at the sea water, it looked like a black head. The giant monster looked very ferocious, and I finally saw the other side of the sea. We had to close the net hastily and return home. When I came back, I closed the net and saw that I had only caught a few crabs. There are regulations for fishing here. If the fish and crabs you catch do not meet the prescribed size, you cannot take them out and have to put them back into the sea. We spent more than 1,000 yuan and only harvested a few crabs, so we shouted that we had been cheated. We carried the crabs to the Chinese restaurant and asked the boss to help us cook. He said that according to the regulations here, fish, shrimps and crabs salvaged from the sea cannot be directly entered into the restaurant and must undergo food inspection. But it doesn’t matter if you’re on your own, don’t let foreigners see it, just send it to the kitchen quietly. His craftsmanship is really good, and after a while we had two big crabs with different flavors.

The name of his restaurant is also easy to remember, called "Datang Restaurant".

One morning, my son and I went to the lake to look at the land. At a glance, there are golden flowers in full bloom on both sides of the road. The flowers are connected in large groups, complementing the surrounding green grass and dense forests. My son said that the scenery looks really exciting. I My heart has already been shocked by this magnificent beauty!

There is a farm by the lake, and on the right side of the farm is a pasture. There are several cows grazing leisurely with their heads down. I really feel: the happiness of the cows who were born here, they can raise their heads. Appreciate the blue sky and white clouds, bathe in abundant sunshine and rain, overlook the blue lake, green grassland, majestic forests, and distant mountains and seas, breathe in the fresh air, and leisurely nibble on the fresh and tender weeds on the ground without breaking your butt. Just need to adjust to be full.

A breeze blew by, bringing with it a faint smell of cow dung, mixed with the scent of grass and flowers. This is the unique smell of Canadian pasture.

My husband has been to many countries, but he has the best impression of Canada. He said that this is the most suitable place to live, far better than the United States. The United States is too impetuous, the people are messy, and the personality is too flamboyant, but here is quiet. Peaceful, beautiful environment, rich resources, suitable climate and social stability. People are happy with things, contented, and highly civilized. It is a relatively ideal country. I also like this country, especially NANA|MO on Vancouver Island