VANCOUVER. In Vancity I enjoyed the combination of urban and natural areas a lot. Downtown, on Granville street, there was a “Heart of Europe“ festival going on. Many people were sitting on both sides of the street, enjoying a drink in a restaurant or cafe on this sunny day. On the street itself there were little stands with information about different countries in Europe.
Heart of Europe Festival, Vancouver
As soon as I reached the waterside of the city, I saw beautiful mountains, covered with many trees. Little aircrafts were taking off to Vancouver island at the shore. Some people were sailing on the sea and I had to think of those beautiful days with my friends at the Starnberger See back in Germany, drinking a Cappuccino or Cocktail at the Undosa cafe. Love it.
Waterside of Vancouver
In the evening I walked down the streets and crossed Hasting street. What I saw there was the completely opposite of beauty. Homeless people were sitting around everywhere, most of them drug addicts. While passing them I saw lots of needles laying on the ground.
I saw lots of hobos (homeless) in the US too. And unfortunately, seeing them destroyes my good picture which I have of a city when leaving. Those people need help as soon as possible. Help to change their mind. Some of them chose to live on the street, some did not. I think everyone deserves a chance to develop a free mind, to create something progressive in this world. It’s gonna be positive for all of us. Lets think of a solution to this big problem.