Cory U of CUExperiments
I can be bribed with coffee...
CUExperiments is a collective of experimental projects I've personally designed & created. Each experiment is fabricated through the inspirations of everyday living.
-Cory U
Nov. 26th, 2012
The last time I was in Vancouver was half a life-time ago (in my case anyways). I visited the Capilano Bridge then & couldn’t resist reliving the experience again. Not much had changed but I’m sure some trees got taller. I think I got a good crick in my neck from looking up so much.
Being slightly afraid of heights, I was surprised to find I was more worried about dropping my phone more than anything else crossing the bridge. If you’re walking it alone it’s actually best to take some extra selfies than ask someone else to take a photo for you. Think about it; You’re on a bridge, no one taking your camera is going to walk a distance away from you, so the poor stranger is taking a photo an arms length away anyways. Your own arm probably knows “your angles” better.
The coolest change that’s happened since I was last here? The story of a giant tree falling right across the bridge (still remaining, bottom right image). The bridge survived but removing it quickly would have caused a slingshot effect, so the tree had to slowly be hacked away at in chunks.
-Cory U
At the park. New “real” posts soon. Feeling better! (Taken with Instagram)
Wow! Finally reached the end of the Great Ocean Roadtrip! It was a great three days & still can’t believe how many stories came out of it. Makes me wonder how I’m going to handle sharing a 20 day trip coming up soon.
Here’s a video of the animals & The Grampians we saw on out roadtrip. We feed kanagroos, spot a baby Joey, listen to an Aussie classic, see lots of rocks, & hear amazing voice-overs from Dana once again.
Posts that go with this video are as follows:
Great Ocean Roadtrip Part Two (by Connect3hree)
Just a few more photos from The Pinnacle before our big walk back down. It was pretty amusing watching people whole climb up test their limits stepping over gaps & climbing up large rock formations. With The Pinnacle being such a skinny pier, I understand why it’s so caged in now. Didn’t stop the guys from finding another pier to plank on though…
After the long walk back down, we all headed down for an ice cream treat in the town below. In the evening we finally tried a go at bbq Kanagroo & later that night our patio was joined by a bunch of wild kangaroos staring back at us… Ackward.
Next up: A little bit of Day 3
-Cory U
After a 3.1km climb we finally made it to the top of The Grampians! The view was incredible & with only the small town in view right below it was all trees, sky & land all round. The last time I’ve seen views even somewhat similar to this would be in Alberta back home. Even still, it doesn’t compare to this.
I’m not one for heights, but I made sure after going all this way my feet were going to hang over the edge. Completely out of my comfort zone there.
Next up: Even more rocks!
-Cory U
I think these photos explain a lot visually of our climb up The Grampians. Rocks too steep for tiny people to use as steps, rocks above our heads, skinny pathways of rocks, lots & lots of rocks. Layers came off, shirts got cropped, & those that could took them off. (I didn’t mean to rhyme there, just reiterate how warm it was.)
I think my favourite photo of the day was Dana passing out on the sign two thirds of the way up. Only 0.7km left!
Next up: “The Pinnacle”
-Cory u
I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of the knotted shirt.
street style in florence by the sartorialist.
(via myvintageheart)
Coffee outside. Mmmm.
Walking graffiti.
Lets go for a walk.
It amazes me to think of the time & money it takes to do terrific yarn bombing projects such as this. The colours in this are so well planned out too. Who ever the untagged crafter of this is, you did a GREAT job & I hope you find & comment on this page one day.
-Cory U
Spent the day walking along Satellite Beach in Melbourne FL. Minutes after these pictures were taken, a wave came well above my knees with no warning. My butt was soaked! I almost lost my bag to a wave as well. Pretty strong ocean, but very fun the walk along.
-Cory U
My favourite artist, Mackenzie Thorpe. One day I’ll have some of his work…
Putting this on my make list. I’ve made a capelet before, but this is something else indeed.
-Cory U
(via lambtastic)
