Vibrant Vancouver
In the front seat of a float plane, I enjoyed a breathtaking view of Vancouver as I descended into its harbour. For such a densely populated city, I’d arrived somewhere small and friendly.
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Across the Salish Sea
After eight days exploring North America, it was time to visit its more westerly extremities, starting with Saltspring Island.
A taste of Toronto
Some cities are best arrived at by air, while some are best approached by car. Others are best suited to arrival by train. Toronto is one such city.
Onwards to Ottawa
After Washington, it was on to another North American capital, Ottawa, a city with no end of ATMs unwilling to accept my debit card.
Created by machines
Marissa Mayer addressing Google designers, as quoted in In The Plex by Steven Levy:
“It looks like a human was involved in choosing what went where,” Marissa told them. “It looks too editorialized. Google products are machine-driven. They’re created by machines. And that is what makes us powerful. That’s what makes our products great.”
This explains everything.
(via Buzz Andersen)
Back in the District
My North American adventure started in Washington DC, ostensibly to attend a conference, but it was also an excuse to see Shannon, who graciously planned a tour of the city.
Continuing adventures in America
Before I write about my most recent travels across Canada and the United States, I address the hypocrisy of taking such a trip.
♫ In These Arms by Bon Jovi
♫ Whole Wide World by Wreckless Eric
Collaborative development for a responsively designed web
I unfurl my seraph wings to proclaim peace on Earth and the importance of goodwill between designers and developers. It’s not the office Secret Santa that unites them, but constant contact and shared appreciation of different skills.
♫ Goodbye Kiss by Kasabin
As heard in the BBC’s Formula 1 season ending titles.