Monday, July 28, 2025

New York Kate Spade Bags

 1. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets ( Central Valley, NY)
2. Empire Outlets (Staten Island)

New York Pizza Places

 John's of Bleecker Street

Joe's Pizza ( West Village & beyond) - Avg but if you are friends fan.

Lucali (Carroll gardens)

Scarr's Pizza (Lower East side) - too good 

L'Industrie ( Williamsburg / West Village)

Prince Pizza

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Visa for China from Vancouver

 

  • First off: Plan for your appointment to take a while. Even with an appointment for 10:30, my husband and I weren't seen until ~11:45. 
  • I provided a copy of my letter of invitation. I did not need the original or my ministry letter.
  • Make sure to provide real-size photocopies of your passport, BC driver's license, and work permit. They need to be real-size photocopies, not printed photographs.
    • Note: They do have a copier/scanner at the office that you can use for a fee. But having these ahead of time will save you some hassle.
  • Print a copy of your hotel reservation and your planned flight itinerary (flights planned/not booked was okay).
  • Bring sufficient cash or a Canadian debit card - these are the only payment methods accepted at the Vancouver consulate. (My visa was $248.75 - afternote: This was my fee as a US citizen. It was lower for some other colleagues.)
  • Note that the consulate takes your passport while the visa is processing, so plan accordingly. They said mine will be available on Monday for pickup, so 4 biz days seems accurate for standard processing.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

g-o-ogle

 // IP --> 10.10.20.1 --> Belong to a Subnet 10.10.0.0/16 16 = 255.255.0.0

// Dest --> Belongs to 10.10.0.0/16 -- //----

// Dest --> Belongs to 10.10.10.0/24 -- G2

// Implement an IP Route Lookup table for IPv4 addresses

// IP address is an 32 bit Integer or 4 Octets

// IP Addr & Subnet Mask =. Network Address


// IP = 10.10.20.1 --> AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD

//                     [A-Z].[A-Z]

//                     [[0-0][0-9[0-9]].[[0-0][0-9[0-9]].[[0-0][0-9[0-9]].[[0-0][0-9[0-9] 


multibit trie

Banff Canada Trip

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/parkbus/louise

 https://www.viator.com/tours/Canmore/Shuttle-Service-between-Lake-Louise-and-Moraine-Lake-from-Canmore/d50891-467609P36

https://www.viator.com/tours/Alberta/Banff-Shared-Shuttle-to-Moraine-Lake-and-Lake-Louise/d260-5565070P1

 https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/canadian-rockies/banff/#locations=banff

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KYed5S2Kri3zRQeg9?g_st=iw

https://maps.app.goo.gl/czvNG2omGHnWjLfP6?g_st=iw

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yWCdRirozpiaZXPb6?g_st=iw

Icefields parkway mei you won’t have internet or gas for 200 KM stretch
 So download offline maps
 And then make sure your gas is full. Before getting onto icefields pkwy. Highway mei you’ll have signs

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When you get to Banff, I would highly recommend that you go for easy but beautiful hikes at Johnston Canyon and Grassi Lakes near Canmore

there's a lot of hot springs on the way such as Radium or Ainsworth that are worth checking out. Ainsworth is a bit of a detour but it has a natural cave to go into.

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Day 1: 

Bow falls, Lake Minnewanka, Two jack lake, Cave and basin historic center, Banff gondola 

Day 2:

Lake Louise, Moraine lake, Johnston canyon hike, Banff downtown

 Day 3:

emerald lake, Johnston canyon, Banff town sign, Bow lake


Hatke places:
Johnston Canyon Trail Dive into the mesmerizing depths of 📍Cave and Basin, where hot springs meet history! 🏞️Located just 5 kms from Banff downtown, is this must visit site, one needs to add to their bucket list  The water at Cave and Basin is renowned for its unique properties, boasting mineral-rich thermal springs that have attracted visitors for centuries.
These natural springs are known for their healing properties, with temperatures ranging from warm to hot, providing a soothing and rejuvenating experience for those who take a dip. While it was allowed earlier, the dip is no longer permitted at the site.

Embark on a journey through time and nature’s beauty - a must-visit destination for any adventurer 🌟

There is guided tour of the site for which you can register and you get to dip your hands in the bucket filled with medicinal water from the basin.

Cost is approx $9 for an Adult entry and guided tours are based on the group size.

Visit - https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ab/caveandbasin/visit/tarifs-fees for more information.  Mount Norquay lookout  Golden Skybridge, Golden, BC
This amazing park offers many activities to do, and is the perfect place to visit during the summer on your way to banff. 


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Day 1, Aug 259:00 AMTravel to Kamloops
Towards Jasper
Day 2, Aug 269:00 AMTravel towards Jasper
Day 2, Aug 26Mt Robson & Emperor Falls
Day 2, Aug 268:00 AMPyramid Lake & Pyramid Island
Day 2, Aug 268:45 AMPatricia Lake
Day 2, Aug 26Edith Lake
Day 3, Aug 279:15 AMMaligne Canyon
Day 3, Aug 2712:30 PMMedicine Lake
Day 3, Aug 271:00 PMMaligne Lake
Day 3, Aug 274:30 PMReturn to Jasper Town
Towards Banff
Day 4, Aug 287:00 AMAthabasca Falls
Day 4, Aug 28Sunwapta Falls
Day 4, Aug 287:30 AMAthabasca Glacier & Skywalk
Day 4, Aug 2811:30 AMDrive to Banff
Day 4, Aug 28Waterfowl Lake
Day 4, Aug 28Peyto Lake
Day 4, Aug 28Bow Lake & Crowfoot viewpoint
Day 5, Aug 29Lake Louise & Lake Moraine
Day 5, Aug 29Upper Hot Spring and Sulphur Mountain
Day 5, Aug 29Vermillion Lakes
Day 6, Aug 30Johnston Canyon
Towards Revelstoke
Day 6, Aug 30Emerald Lake
Day 6, Aug 30Golden Skybridge
Day 6 or Day 7Revelstoke Railway Museum
Day 6 or Day 7Meadows in the Sky Parkway
Day 6 or Day 7Blanket creek provincial park
Day 7, Aug 31Leave Revelstoke
Day 7, Aug 31Panorama Point
Day 7, Aug 31The Enchanted Forest, Revelstoke
Day 7, Aug 31Travel back home to Langley

My mumma's best matar paneer