I left shortly after the start with the intention of meeting up with Ad on Commercial Drive to watch the soccer final, but I heard reports back by phone that the street and all pubs were so full, it was over capacity with hardly any standing room on the street! Ad found his way to Zesty's Restaurant to watch, as Stella's Belgian bar and tapas restaurant was full, where his Dutch friends were seated from very early on to watch. Too bad they couldn't save him a seat, it was that crowded!
It was great when Italy won (we were rooting for them!) - being in "Little Italy" there on the Drive, Ad only had to call me on his cell phone to hear the cheers and screams of the Italian fans. All hell broke loose after the game, and people in Roman costume were out on the streets, walking with a replica World Cup trophy, as well as musicians, tons of flags (from both France and Italy actually) and screaming, honking cars. The whole Drive was blocked off eventually. Our friends Albrecht and Lisa were French fans, so a bit less cheerful. They did find a large French group of fans and Albrecht, with his French soccer shirt, flag and bagette on the flagtop, was the centrepiece of discussion post-game, according to Ad!
As I enjoyed the second half of the game from our comfy couch, I headed out afterwards and did a paddle towards the late afternoon. Blissful. I headed from Jericho Beach to Wreck Beach and hit a point in the sea where no land was on either side of me. Really felt like being out in the open sea, what a rush that was!
I will be going to Commercial Drive a bit after the fact (this evening, for a Graphic Designer's meet up); will inspect the leftover scene!
A couple of shots of last night's sunset, as taken from our balcony. As the weather has gone cooler and grayer, this too is a relief after many days of heat in Vancouver. Though that DOES count as summer right?
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