Imagination

Aurora

Finally took pics of the aurora!!!! I am so excited!!!

It really does take a lot of chance and luck but also persistence. 

It was on a Wednesday evening. Happened to be energetic even at 11 pm.  My friend ply texted and said the forecast says there's a 90% chance to see the northern lights and he asks me to see if I would like to head out to go chase the aurora. Thought over once then twice, then decide to grab my warmest gear and head out. 

The sky was pretty clear that night. But somehow it was warmer than normal so there's a persistent mist hanging low on the ground. We drove past the north end of the city until we looked out the window and spotted the aurora display. We found a safe spot to stop and took our cameras out and shoot away!

It was a little unfortunate that the moon was very bright (half full). But we still got to catch some nice display :D

I'm so happy to have my ow northern lights pic to preset when I present my 626 (aka northern lights series) presentation!! :)

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Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina

The Shops at Crystals, 
3720 S Las Vegas Blvd #240, 
Las Vegas, NV 89158
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/53877

We came to Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria inside Crystals for a light meal because we have some coupons that came with our hotel room at Aria.  The service is impeccable and the food is very delicious.  We ordered a classic spaghetti and meatball pasta, wild mushroom fire-oven roasted pizza, and a special entree of beef short ribs with gnocchi in a red wine reduction sauce.  To finish off our meal, we had their deep fried donuts rolled in orange and caramel sauce.  

Spaghetti, Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic with House Made Meatballs

Special - beef short rib with gnocchi in red wine reduction

Wild Mushroom, Béchamel, Fontina, Thyme, Arugula

Zeppole Warm Doughnuts, Orange Custard, Caramel Sauce

GO Fish Ocean Emporium

1505 West 1st Avenue, 
Vancouver, BC V6J 1E8
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/180709/restaurant/Fairview/Go-Fish-Ocean-Emporium-Vancouver

Located  near Granville Island, this little fish n chips joint is a hidden gem!  Most people would head straight into Granville Island and get their fish n chips, but this joint is tucked away and has a cute charm to it.  There are some outdoor sitting with wooden benches around, it would be lovely to go in the summer time.  We went, however, during the Christmas, and were freezing by the ocean.  Great fish and chips though! Next time I would definitely also try their sandwiches.

1 piece of cod fish and chips ($7.50)

2 pieces of salmon and chips ($11)

Bubble Queen

8888 Odlin Crescent

Richmond, BC V6X 3Z8

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1481552/restaurant/Vancouver/Richmond-Central/Bubble-Queen-Richmond

Neat chocolate bar bubble tea!  I ordered my favourite Ferrero Roche BBT.  There are also Strawberry Kit Kat, Oreo, Maltese, Bueno, After Eight and more!

Marutama Ramen

780 Bidwell St, 
Vancouver, BC V6G 2J6
http://japanesenoodle.com/

Most ramen broth are made from pork bone.  This ramen joint is uniquely using chicken broth instead.  Very unique and different than the traditional Ramen places I have been to before.  Recommended! 

Kakuni ($5.75) - braised pork belly

Daishimaki ($7.00) - egg omelet 

Tamago Ramen ($10.50) -  BBQ pork, seaweed, and crispy onions with a soft boiled egg in a rich chicken broth ramen.