Sara Troy on Sara’s View of Life, on air from June 6th
June 2013 I started my own radio station with many thanks to Bill Maquis that was called PLV RADIO. Now 4 years on and 1800+ shows and around 840 shows I have done personal and under a different name Self Discovery Radio, I am poised for the next chapter.
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I am coming up to 40 years here in Vancouver, I originally came here from England via South Africa and the US arriving here July 1980. I was only meant to be here a year than of the United States, but I met me now ex-husband 5 months in, now with 3 grown children, 2 senior pets, one divorce, and many adventures I am still here.
When I first arrived I was not sure, I thought it was more advanced than it was, and in many ways, it was a sleepy town. Beautiful stunning yes, but still a bit behind the times. Every roaming clouds. In those days it was easy to walk the whole town, nothing was very busy, but as I did, I discovered wonderful places to eat at, to walk by, and to embrace. It woke up in a big way with our EXPO 86, a most wonderful Fair that invited the world to come and play.
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You cannot deny the beauty of the mountains shining down on you, reflecting in the waters around you. You can not deny the vibration of the trees and ever roaming clouds and sun dancing together. Life here in Vancouver is in its nature, it does not matter how tall a building they build or how many, your eye is drawn to those mountains, the forests, the sea and lakes that are always around you no matter where you are, for you can feel the life all around you, moving within you, uplifting you, speaking to you and inviting you in.
If you’re an active person there is much for you, skiing, water skiing, snowboarding, skating, hiking, sailing, biking, walks galore, there are wonderful trails to go on, alone, with the family with dogs, up a mountain, by waters, in the forests, no end of options. We have great outdoor stores to get you fitted out with any and everything you will need. Everywhere is just 15-45 minutes from the city to get to, so choices are abundant.
Robson Square
If you a coffee person we have coffee houses on every corner, we sit outside in all weathers, and we are so friendly loving to meet visitors from afar, and all of them have Wi-Fi and food. I am a coffee person and love going with my dog to a new place having a coffee and meeting the locals, always a treat.
If you love food, look no further, we are such a diverse selection it will blow your mind, from the White Spot Canadian burgers to the best West Coast Seafood to Japanese’s, Chinese, Korean, fusion styles, English, Vegan, Vegetarian, Steakhouses, Ethnic, Italian, Spanish, Vietnam, Mexican, Ethiopian, Indian, Irish, Scottish, Soul food, and so many more, whatever your palette desires, even great street food.
Outdoor music festivals
As for entertainment, there is always theatre going on, big and small, dinner theatre, dancing, comedy clubs, night clubs galore, poetry hour, meetups, art club, Art centers, museums, Science World, sports arenas and live international entertainers, and again so much more, for you the single, the couples, the families. Whatever you feel like doing active or viewing we have it for you.
Walks around Stanley park one of the biggest inner-city parks in the world is wonderful. One side you have the forest, the other the sea with the mountains close by. You can walk it cycle it, go through it, eat at many restaurants within it and bring your camera for there is so much to see. We have many bike rental shops just off Georgia and Davie.
Granville Island market and an aqua bus connecting you to the city.
Then there is Granville Island filled with a wonderful market of fresh foods to awaken your taste buds and food stalls to fill your belly. In the summer there is always entertainment going on so grab an ice cream take a seat and enjoy the fun. Don’t want stall food then try the many restaurants on the island while enjoying the views.
It is also cool to walk the whole island and see the shops many filled with Canadian Indian Art, and artistic clothes to take home with you. Do take a look at all the other wonderful artists there, so many with unique skills and artistry, they are all over the Island. This is where Emily Carr art institute is and the Arts Umbrella and don’t forget to check out Granville Island AiL brewery. gib.ca/beer
Now don’t forget the children, there is a whole building dedicated to the kids filled with fun things to do and play at, also a water park just nearby. (kidsmarket.)
If you just go the other side left just before the bridge into Granville island you will find the best fish and chips hut called Go Fish, fresh fish daily and so good, but always busy so allow for time, one can just sit having a drink looking at the city and all the yachts while waiting for your good food.
Robson Street
Shopping might be your thing, well, put on your walking shoes for we have so many great shops to empty your wallet in, check out Roots our Canadian store filled with great bags and activewear (cnr of Burrard and Robson) Robson is our Rodeo drive, high-end stores, souvenir shops, restaurants, ice cream and coffee bars and Bars everywhere. Granville Street is the main hub for many stores both on the street and in the mall, again filled with restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, movie houses, and so much more. It is a different type of street more everyday life happening there.
Gas Town
Take a walk down to Gas Town, you will find different more artsy shops here and again some very good upper restaurants. The famous Gas clock is here and the streets are a delight to walk down with the mountains peeking through. Coffee, alcohol, food, shops, entertainment, or just simply sightseeing, it is all here.
China Town Dim Sum
Go up a bit further and you’re in China Town, filled with Chinese foods shops with all the delights of China. Herbal Medicines, Herbal doctors, an ingredient for all that ails you. Foods that are visual and extraordinary and Dim-sum delights, so many good restaurants for just noodles congee (a rice soup) or crab and lobster dining, it is all here.
Don’t forget to check out the Chinese gardens where a lot of TV and movie shows have been filmed in.
Burnaby Inlet
You want to get out of the city and go for a drive? Well, which way, for whichever will take you somewhere beautiful. Go East along with Hastings and you will see everyday life from our street people to our Italian neighborhood to the inlet flanked by mountains. This route can take you to SFU University up Burnaby mountain, or along the waters into Port Moody where you can walk along the waters or go further around all the way to Bunsen Lake and hike around that and have a great swim.
White Rock
You can go South to White Rock on the border of the US, with its open sky’s and seas walks and foods, it is a delight to go and welcome such open skies. Go North of Vancouver and you can go skiing up Grouse Mountain, visit the bears and elk, see the amazing city views and also cross country skiing on Mount Seamore or Cypress, or drive further 90-120 minutes to Whistler. You can ski, dine, be entertained, walks, have fun and party for everyone, summer or winter.
Whistler Mountain Village
So many people come here on the way somewhere else, and say why did I not stay longer in Vancouver? If you want to enjoy here then give it time, for there are so many options, so much to do, so many places to go to, so many things to see, so time is what you need.
From intellect to an athlete, to artist to music, to theatergoer to food-est, to the simple enjoyment of life, we have it all here for you. Yes, we get a lot of rain at times, but we are not cold, and we would not have this beauty without the rain, so grab an umbrella if need, and get out there and explore, you will find us welcoming and friendly, for we are a diverse culture of so many international nations, we do not judge people by their skin but by their embracement of life, and we embrace our wonderful differences, look at me, a Brit who married a Chinese man who has the most beautiful wonderful children.
So come and see us, I know you will fall in love, we are fabulous people who live in a divine place and we love living life.
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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Lucy Branch aired from June 16th on.
Inspired by her work in restoring UK’s Antique Bronze Lucy was guided to write a book about Abigail who had powers with metals. Lucy runs with her Husband and brother the family business restoring all those wonderful statues we see in London.
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Come hear the story of this statue and of how the book came about, both journeys will inspire you.
A Rarer Gift Than Gold
by Lucy Branch
An enchanting patineur finds herself drawn into a conspiracy of magical realism, unchecked greed and heated passion in this stunning debut about Italy and alchemy.
Abigail Argent stands out. Some people notice that she always wears gloves and shudder when they know why. Those who know her best observe in wonder her remarkable ability in the colouring of metal. On the brink of finishing her chemistry degree, Abigail chances upon a book that reveals a link between her own art and that of her favourite childhood fairytale: the changing of lead into gold. Delighted with her find, and revelling in the news that she has been offered high-profilele restoration job in Venice, Abigail is finally on the cusp of adventure, free to explore the world and all its riches. But Abigail’s specialist talents do not go unnoticed. A dangerous and powerful organisation are watching her closely, convinced that she alone holds the key to an ancient alchemist’s secret.
Through her work in Venice, Abigail’s skills attract the attention of a notable sculptor who entices her to work for him in Florence. Drawn like a magnet to this iconic city of culture, Abigail continues to uncover more about the history of alchemy and develop her artistry while making new friends. Vibrant model Therese and handsome new lover David breathe new life into Abigail’s once sheltered heart. As the weeks pass, Therese, David and Abigail’s new circle of friends will become inextricably linked to her own destiny, drawn directly into the path of the sinister forces who are stealthily closing in, threatening Abigail’s life. To save herself, Abigail is forced to call upon everything she knows – but what she discovers about herself is much darker than she could ever have expected.
A Rarer Gift Than Gold is an accomplished first novel, rooted in an authenticity derived from author Lucy Branch’s professional insight. An acclaimed specialist in sculptural and architectural restoration, working on high-profile projects including Nelson’s Column, Cleopatras Needle, Eros, St Paul’s Cathedral, The British Library and Selfridges, Branch brings the mythology of alchemy vividly to life. Abigail’s story is played out against a carefully observed background of Italian culture and architecture, drawing romance and mystery into her passage through the streets of Florence. Branch was inspired by an incident in which she and a close friend were ominously warned of the materials they were studying by a stranger during a research trip to Italy to explore the works of Galileo.
A Rarer Gift Than Gold will captivate fans of Kate Mosse’s Languedoc Trilogy and is set to fascinate, enlighten and leave readers guessing until the very last page.
About the author: Lucy Branch is a director of her family’s firm Antiques Bronze Ltd, one of the UK’s leading conservation and restoration companies. She has a degree in History of Art with Material Studies and a Masters from The Royal College of Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Branch is an accredited member of the Institute of Conservation. Lucy lives with her husband and their three children in North London.
The first in The Gold Gift trilogy, A Rarer Gift Than Gold by Lucy Branch (published by Clink Street Publishing RRP £7.99 paperback, RRP £4.99 ebook) is available to buy online now and from retailers including amazon.co.uk and can be ordered from all good bookstores.
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Aired June 26th/14 on Positive Living Vibrationswith Sara Troy and her guest Heather de Wit.
Who are the people making a difference in South Africa today? We call on all South Africans in or out of South Africa to join us in celebrating those making a difference in S.A and the world.
Africa is where it all started – It is the solar plexus of the planet Earth, the Cradle of Humankind and it needs to heal before the planet can move on to the next level of consciousness
Says Heather: ‘Africa is where it all started – It is the solar plexus of the planet Earth, the Cradle of Humankind and it needs to heal before the planet can move on
People need to heal in order to inspire, be inspired and be inspiring!
I am fuelled to pursue my purpose, my identity, my authenticity, the dream for my life, by paying attention to, following and researching inspiring people that are ‘doing it’ and why not keep it local?
It’s high time for all South Africans to take their power back as a people, to rise, to shine, to truly embrace our uniqueness, to support our great local people and our very own slogan – ‘Local is lekka and our very own thing called ‘Ubuntu. ‘
For too long now, South Africans and Business have had a conditioned mindset and accepted utilising the dominating global imports at huge prices and going outside for specialist training, when we have equally capable people right here on our own turf.
It’s a mindset that needs to change and change for the greater good is a grand thing … HOUT BAY
Me, myself, I am the founder and owner of “Inspiring South Africans” – which was created to honour the legacy of our belated and beloved Nelson Mandela.
I spent my former years in Gauteng and relocated to Cape Town in 1976.
I would describe myself as an ‘out there’ creative, whose fierce spirit at times needs to be reigned in, I have to confess …
I’m a curious seeker of the truth in all things. Nothing is ever as it seems. I find this fascinating.
I would describe myself as an ‘out there’ creative, whose fierce spirit at times needs to be reined in. I have to confess, I’m a curious seeker of the truth in all things.
I have thrived as an Entrepreneur in ‘The Republic of Hout Bay’ for 30 odd years, striving always on the ability to serve, in both
my business and personal endeavours.
Consciousness Teacher
Writer of poetry and inspirational content
Jazz flavoured Singer
Self-taught Artist
A lifetime student of all things philosophical and holistic well-being
A Self DISCOVERYRADIO HOST with her new show called ‘Inspiring South Africans’ DEBUTING in JULY 1ST See her show information here.
Originally aired 11-07-2013 on Positive Living Vibrations with Sara Troy and her guest Samantha
Travel is an education and embracement of cultures and historical adventures, travelling with a child opens up your view of life in a whole new way.
Samantha, the owner of Have Sippy Will Travel, lives up to her title. She speaks several foreign languages and has extensive travel experience. She has several degrees in education, with minors in women’s studies and literature, and is in graduate school. A travel and parenting expert, writer, and teacher, Samantha has dedicated her life to children and education. She feels that travel and culture should play an important part in a child’s development and exposure to their environment.
Samantha is also a columnist and freelance writer who has been featured on various websites, magazines, and newspapers. She has several regular columns (traditional media) on travel, products, and parenting. She has worked on social media projects and tours, hosts twitter parties, blog tours, and is the social media manager and/or brand ambassador for several companies, including National Geographic and the Bronx Zoo. She is also (most importantly) a mother, and is involved with animal, environmental, and human rights groups.
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