18″ x 24″ acrylic on canvas Resa Dance, Artist
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I’m not sure what I was expecting. I guess because Vancouver, BC is right across the border from the state in which I live, I was expecting a typical big-city-USA vibe. Nope! (And, duh!) My surprise at the international feel was evidence of my need to get out more.
First impressions are lasting impressions and I knew immediately that this intriguing metropolis would have a new name. You see, Vancouver radiated the same vibe as odd tech, quirky Champion City: the setting of the 1999 superhero comedy (and family favorite), Mystery Men. Crossing the Granville Bridge we beheld our first view and found our thoughts bouncing back and forth: was this futuristic or just run down? The odd assemblage of architecture coupled with density made for a remarkable introduction.
The rest of our day was spent in an exploration of the usual tourist spots and definitely left us wanting to return. Even if we don’t run into The Shoveler or Blue Raja (you gotta see the movie), there’s more than enough mystery to draw us back.