Sometimes while I wish I brought a doll out too, but I need to get used to riding Strida Mini a bit more before I carry more stuff with me when I am out and about ^^;

Last week was definitely a “Summer” type week in Vancouver, I was running low on certain colour fabric and materials so I used that as an excuse to make a trip to Fabricana with Strida Mini.

This is the 2nd time I took Strida out on a bus, the first time I did I went to Stanley Park with Mai chan ^o^ When I came home we got a ride back with my husband haha :P

As you can see Strida Mini is folded up, and I try not to take up  too much room… Luckily the bus was not too crowded at the time.

I used the elevator at the skytrain station… It’s quite slow haha later I actually just carried the bike down the stairs when I can.

Inside the skytrain.

Now instead of standing around waiting for the irregular buses, I can actually ride quickly under the shade. I don’t trust my skills nor the drivers in Richmond to ride on the road. ^^;

Took some small street lanes where I can ride on the bike without too much cars around me, and I reached Fabricana in about half the time compared to if I walked or took bus!

I was able to roll the folded bike around with me in the store — I remember people actually push their strollers in Fabricana, so I figure I could do the same with my small bike, the staff did not say much (haha)!  But at the cashier, an elderly customer who was queuing up to pay asked me a little about Strida Mini. :P I told her that it’s kinda wobbly to ride, and she remarked she had an elderly friend who fell off the bike and broke something ^^;

Since I saved some time on transportation, I was able to shop a bit longer :P a bit dangerous to the wallet tho ^^;

If I did not stop and take photos, I probably would have left sooner.

If I didn’t stop for photos, I will probably reach the station in about 15 minutes… If I had waited for bus or walked, it would take me way longer!

On my way home, I was just about to get on a bus — which was about to leave the terminal station, the female bus driver told me I couldn’t bring the folded up bike up the bus… o_o?! I was a bit surprised, so I replied to her, “You want me to get off?” and so I did, didn’t make sense to argue with her :P I was a bit surprised, BUT I was kinda expecting this to happen some point in time — I saw that it happened on a part of a (rather long) youube video about Strida before :P

Lucky for me tho, the next bus came in 10 minutes, and it was not as full, also the bus driver didn’t even care!  It was awesome to be able to ride home quickly after too, I needed to use the washroom lol!

Pros:

• Way faster than walking whenever I can use it.
• Some exercise, I feel it especially on my arms ^^;
• Get to near by places quickly, see more interesting places/things in bike-able distance
• Can buy small stuff I need without having to bug husband to drive me out to do it…
• Quite easy to ride the skytrain.
• Managed to roll my folded bike in places I generally go to, not sure about into small cafes tho…

The Strida Mini has no suspension so riding on a rocky bumpy trail is not fun ^^;

Luckily did not take too long to get there ^^

Beautiful sight ^^

Almost forgot to take a obligatory Strida Mini in the background shot :P

One more shot before heading back.

I was able to find a smoother path to ride back home, and there was minimal traffic — perhaps most people were either having dinner or watching TV? Overall I am very pleased to be the owner of Strida Mini ^^ I look forward to using to expand my adventures :)

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I missed the bus and decided to walk, it took about 20-ish minutes to walk to the nearest Canada Line Station.

Since I only need to use the public transport once a week, I purchase a stack of fare savers for one zone which allows me to take public transport within the city. I get it validated on either the bus or the machine at the station and I can take a 2nd connecting bus or train within the time stamp which is within 1 and half hours.

I was running late (oops) but thankfully a train had just arrived, people were disembarking. I happen to be closer to the head of the train so I decided to try to get a seat in front.

Nice thing is guide dogs are allowed on the Canada Line ^^

Dolls hiding in my bag was allowed too :P

Driverless… :P Train started in about 5 minutes, there were many old folks and kids on the train.

My stop~

View from the station

In the station…

Opposite side

Vivi :3

Walk down the stairs, escalators only goes up.

Short walk to the mall

Gorgeous day

Ze mall

Train across arrived as I walked closer to the mall :3

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