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Enjoy any day at Crescent Beach

August 22, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Surrey, Beaches & Swimming

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Earlier this summer I went with a couple friends to enjoy the sun at Crescent Beach.  It was a hot day, but there was a pleasant breeze to cool us down so we even felt up for playing a game of volleyball on the sand court.  There were a lot of other people there that day but since the beach is so long, it wasn’t crowded at all.  We had brought a picnic with us and we were able to find a shady spot under a tree to enjoy our lunch.  Afterwards, we walked through the ocean to cool ourselves down and the water felt amazing!

I returned to Crescent Beach recently, but since the weather was cooler, a few friends and I enjoyed just walking down the gravel path along the ocean.  We stopped to sit on one of many benches facing the water to talk and enjoy the view for awhile.

This is a great spot for the whole family.  Kids love the sandy beach and the ocean and it’s an excellent place to go for a walk during the evenings.

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Posted by Kirsten, Surrey at 07:31 PM

Wings Tap & Grill

July 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Surrey, Dining

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When I first heard about Wings, I asked a couple friends to join me in testing out their food and service one night.  We choose to try their infamous chicken wings, so we decided that Sunday night would be perfect because it was one of their “half-price” 39 cent wing nights.  Each of us chose a different flavour and taste-tested each other’s just to make sure they were cooked to perfection.  After an hour of good food, good drinks, good service, and the perfect atmosphere, the meal was over and our tummies were full so it was time to leave.  However, we all agreed that the wings were amazing and vowed to go back again.  One of my friends even suggested going on Pasta Night to broaden our culinary experiences.  I would definitely recommend going to this restaurant, but get there early on Wednesdays and Sundays, because half-priced wing nights seem to be on everyone’s minds!

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Posted by Kirsten, Surrey at 03:47 PM

Lipizzaner Stallions

July 4, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Surrey, Festivals & Events

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My family decided to spend an evening together last night, and I thought it would be nice to go see the world famous Lipizzaner Stallions because there was a show in Cloverdale.  My brother, who is twenty, was not too excited about being forced into watching a “horse ballet”, as we had described it.  We got there about an hour early, purchased our tickets and waited in line. 

About forty-five minutes after we entered the building, the show began, and the Master of Ceremonies introduced each of the riders and their horses, which I found very interesting.  The show consisted of about ten different acts where a small group, or an individual horse and rider, would come out and perform for the crowd.  There were a few routines which I found quite boring, such as the “pas de deux”, because they only showcased simple dressage movements around the ring.  The highlights of the show were definitely the “airs above the ground” where the horses performed balancing movements and jumps from only simple commands of the riders.  Even my brother was impressed when one of the horses started skipping across the ring.

Another good thing about this show was that the Master of Ceremonies explained a lot about the Lipizzaner Stallions, including their history, their markings, their training, and even why only the stallions and not the mares are used in performances.  I found it very educational as well as entertaining.

Overall it was a great event, and I would recommend seeing it if you have the opportunity. 

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Posted by Kirsten, Surrey at 05:42 PM