Day two

Given the intense snow fall over night the conditions for snowboarding were amazing. By the time I got up to the mountain though the snow was pretty packed.  It was a good day.  I'm expecting ice tomorrow.  Thank Kobol I'm not riding tomorrow.  As tired as I am I don't see how a person can ski/snowboard all day long.  I can barely ride for three hours before my legs literally refuse to operate correctly.  I suppose it's all practice.  I tip my hat to my friends who can last all day.

We have this routine of eating lunch right after we are done on the mountain.  It's always the same spot.  It's called Portobello of the Fairmont.  It's very similar to Paradise Bakery: sandwiches, soups, even pizza.  It's a refreshing meal after a couple hours of boarding.  The only problem would be the price.  Top notch ingredients but you're also paying top dollar ($7 for a sandwich). If you're ever in the Whistler area and you have some extra cash I would recommend Portobello.

Dinner tonight was sushi at Nagomi Sushi.  It's located by the 'Wizard' ski lift. The shop is right off the road (don't know what the road is called).  They have a couple of large windows too which allow patrons a panoramic view of Whistler and Blackcomb.  Fantastic sushi and amazing staff.  The only way this place could be better would be if it were located right on the sea.  As it stands there is a source of fish near enough for them to order from.  They are more traditional than a lot of current sushi bars, which is great if you're looking for a true sushi experience.  The prices are about standard for sushi I suppose, better if you take the exchange rate of the Canadian Dollar to the US Dollar into account.  Unfortunately, they are becoming more popular and their small location can become rather noisy when full.  If you can go on a quiet night they are perfect. I would not suggest them if you want a large assortment of drinks however as their alcohol choices are limited.  They do have this wonderful sweet potato Soju (japanese/korean vodka).  If you have a need for drink there are a number of bars within a short walk of Nagomi (in the lower village).

I have nothing planned for tomorrow.  My body is really sore from today (I fell down a lot).  Despite my pain I kind of want to go snowboarding anyway.  I can almost guarantee I won't want anything to do with snowboarding tomorrow morning.  I may not be able to move.  I may hit up the Irish pub in the lower village. We shall see...

K out.