First we went to the Muttard Conservatory, which has four pyramid-shaped greenhouses representing different climates. From across the river valley, it looks huge but isn't as big as it looks so we were done after half an hour or so. I did really like it though. We had a nice lunch in their cafe where I got to try green onion cakes, which are apparently a local speciality. Mine was served with pulled pork and cabbage and a nice pot of tea. I also picked up some trail maps of the river valley, which should come in handy.
After a wander around the trails, we went on the Edmonton Queen paddle steamer. This sounded pretty exciting to me, but we actually only went a few hundred metres up and down the river. Saw some seagulls and trees and one guy pottering around on a small beach. All in all a bit lame so I really appreciated the company. A local on the boat told us that it usually goes further, but the water level is quite low at the moment.
In the evening I met Cecily, Sascha and some of their friends for after-work drinks and a burger. It was nice to see people I'd met when I came to visit last year and also a couple from England who have moved here to work. Even after just a few days, hearing an English accent is really strange! To tick off another local speciality, I had my second ever Caesar drink. Its... interesting. Clamato (clam and tomato juice - don't ask me why), vodka, tabasco, worcester sauce and celery salt round the glass. Hopefully more tourism on Sunday.
now, i don't usually approve of food photos, but i would have liked to see one of green onion cakes...
ReplyDeletealso, did you have your hair cut?
I don't think I approve of food photos either. Maybe in time.
ReplyDeleteYeah, my hair was a state, it needed cutting, but I feel guilty because I didn't tip the hairdresser - I didn't know I was supposed to!
ha, oh well - soon you'll go by the name of 'rude ginger brit'=P
ReplyDeletetechnically you've paid for your haircut anyway, so...
I tip the hairdressers here....are you not supposed to??
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