Tang Concubines, Whistler

Last Friday, I was had the wonderful pleasure of seeing the first performance of Tang Concubines at The Centre. The show was a sight and sound experience filled with graceful dancing, colourful costumes, love, betrayal, honour, and revenge. The action-musical portrays the lives of two concubines from the Tang Dynasty in 618-906 AD. One woman became the first and only Empress of China; the other devotes her love and life to her Emperor until the day she dies.

 

On Saturday, we went up to Whistler. The weather could not be more lovely. Beautiful, hot sunshine and not a cloud (maybe two) in the sky. Stopped at the old Wendy's and Tim Horton's in Squamish. Ran into a couple and a dog in the drive-thru.

After we settled in to our abode, we went into the Village to get hot chocolate from Blenz and wander. Did a bit of shopping, but nothing was really pulling my wallet. Disappointed I did not find anything at Willy's. The Village was overflowing with tourists and families.

Checked out the mountain bikers and the zip trek practice area by the Fitzsimmons ski lift. The mountain biking area includes jumps, and easy to difficult downhill roads. Grilled up some steak and peppers for dinner and sipped Inniskillian Pinot Blanc in front of the fireplace.

 

After a good sleep, we rose at around 9 am and walked down the Valley Trail 4 km to the Sunshine Diner next to the Husky Station across from Creekside. The diner serves up an early bird special of Hogs and Eggs. There was a great mix of Rock music on the cd player. I think I'll make a mix cd similar to that for the road trip: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Van Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and The Beatles.

Checked out the Farmer's Market by the Chateau Whistler. Pricey products, but the homemade honey and jam were looking good. Berries are not the best prices, unless you are not going anywhere near the Okanagan anytime soon. Coming back from Kanansksis, we found a guy from his parents' farm selling delicious mounds of cherries in Merritt for great prices.

Mind you, if you are anywhere near Chilliwack, the best place is off Yarrow Road past the yellow barn. Continue past to the second farm on the right side. It is a nice family that sells blueberries, raspberries, and other fruit and vegetables at great prices. I cannot for the life of me remember the name. I might go back there this weekend and I will add the official name of the farm.

Listening to: Madonna - Jump