Don't Trust Snakes: "That one's beauty!"

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“I know where I'm headed.”

ROGER THORNHILL

Monday, February 18, 2008

"That one's beauty!"

I made a short trip to Vancouver, B.C. this weekend and offer the following random observations:

On a nice, clear, crisp day in winter, Vancouver is prettier than Seattle. The main reason is that the mountains are closer.

I actually heard a shopkeeper say the above.

They drive that way in their own country, too.

Total autonomy when traveling is lovely.

Like deciding to go see a film at random. Did the "Michael Clayton" screenwriter(s) [spoiler alert, but it's been out for an age] consider the distinction, when faking one's own death, between "burned beyond recognition" and "no body"?

I like few things more than a really excellent fragrance-shopping experience. Besides just a delightful atmosphere and interaction, The Perfume Shoppe delivered a rare triple: things unobtainable elsewhere in the PNW . . . that I didn't even know about . . . and that were wonderful.

One of the big differences between Seattle and Vancouver is that there is more "urban high-rise living" going on in Vancouver, by an order of magnitude.

People in Vancouver are more fashion-conscious than people in Seattle. This is generally a good thing for them.

If Vancouver is a good gauge of trends that may make their way here, look for more fashion design, accessories, luxury goods, etc. from Germany (especially auteurs in Berlin, Hamburg, etc.) . . .

. . . and a resurgence of UGG boots. I did say "generally a good thing."

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