Hey folks,
I think it's time that I start participating in this blog to get you out of the boredom, just kidding dear colleagues;)
It is about 72 hours ago that my journey started it already feels like a month. Let's start right at the beginning.
I read all the problems with flight, visa and stuff like from fellow students so even me got a bit nervous about it. But lucky me everything went fine. I arrived after around 11 hours in the plane in Vancouver. As usual I did not book any accomodation before traveling, maybe the next I rethink that. I was not able to find a suitable place for me and needed the help of a nice lady from the customer support at the airport. Finally we found a bed for me so after around 22 hours without sleep I was able to get some rest. I spend some hours in Vancouver but not enough to tell you a lot about it, it seems that it is a quite active city, but not too crowded. I liked the many different kinds of restaurants and all in all it seems a very open minded flair. But don't mind I'll travel to Vancouver definitely again and report afterwards.
Yesterday I went to Nanaimo my home for the upcoming four months, as I am able to learn ou of my mistakes I booked a hostel from Vancouver ;) By travelling to Nanaimo I experienced the first highlight of my journey. The nearly two hour ferry crossing from Nanaimo to Vancouver is breathtaking. I love the sea and also mountaineous regions, having both in one picture is like eastern and christmas in one day:) I can't wait to take the ferry back to Vancouver, but I also sweared to myself to make it one time with the seaplane, that must be outstanding!
Talking about Nanaimo it seems like a really calm city. By now there is not that much going on, I guess it is because it is holiday and all the students went back to their home town. Never the less the harbour is really nice with a lot of sailing boats and stuff. Downtown is packed with little shops, restaurant and cafes - trendy. But what I like the most about it, there are a lot of protected areas in the city. So you will always have the chance to find a green space for you. Additionally many of those parcs have someting special, like pitches, playgrounds, lakes and stuff like that. It reminds me a bit of cologne but the "extras" are much better.
I also went to the Vancouver Island University, short VIU, already. It is a huge university. Such a big campus, but right now empty. I saw around 20 humans... The rabbits took over that place. These lazy, little, cute fellows are chilling in the sun, eating green gras and are not even a bit shy. I might get one and take it home with me :P
All in all pretty good time by now, even tough I am having problems finding a fixed place to stay. That is not that easy, so wish me luck for the upcoming days, hopefully I'll write the next post out of my own room.
Stay tuned!
Leon/Canada
PS: I do not have a camera and the new smartphone I want is out of stock right now, but be aware that you will get pictures very soon :)
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