Gallery Riitta: Carried away by love

All pictures in this gallery is part of a story about a Scandinavian woman, Riitta, who dramatically changed her life and followed her love Ron to Canada. Today they are happily married and settled in Port Coquitlam, British Colombia. Photos of the couple are model released.

PORT COQUITLAM, BC CANADA 2013-08-07 The North American Black Bear is common from the State of Florida north, into Canada and north to Alaska. This one is spotted from "Roniittas" garden at the Oxbow Sidechannel in in Port Coquitlam. It is believed to be about three years old and it could live up to 25 years in the wild. The black bear is omnivorous and their diet is mostly of vegetable matter. Males reach full size at about 8 years of age. Females mate and produce cubs at 5 to 7 years of age. Males weigh up to 280kg(600 pounds). Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
PORT COQUITLAM, BC CANADA 2013-08-07 Environment, nature and gardening are three of Riitta's main interests when she is not doing sports or Scandinavian dancing. The "Roniitta" Garden is a project that Riitta has created and cares for together with her husband Ron, in Canada. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
PORT COQUITLAM, BC CANADA 2013-08-07 Environment, nature and gardening are three of Riitta's main interests when she is not doing sports or Scandinavian dancing. The "Roniitta" Garden is a project that Riitta has created and cares for together with her husband Ron, in Canada. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
PORT COQUITLAM, BC CANADA 2013-08-07 Environment, nature and gardening are three of Riitta's main interests when she is not doing sports or Scandinavian dancing. The "Roniitta" Garden is a project that Riitta has created and cares for together with her husband Ron, in Canada. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB

VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 "How to pay for parking in Canada?" Everything is new for a person who migrate and settle in a new country. It is a big step and challenging but also inspiring and fun. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 "Dog off-leash area" in Stanly Park, Canada? Owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs and must pick up and dispose of their dog's waste.They must also have a valid license for their dog. Animal Control Bylaw enforcement takes place at all parks and beaches throughout the year and fines of between $250 and $2000 are issued to people who disobey the rules. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park in the city of Vancouver, Canada, is the first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park. The park is surrounded by water, ideal for going around by different means. Riitta often enjoys the scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's 8.8 km long famous Seawall. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park. The park is surrounded by water, ideal for going around by different means. Riitta often walk, enjoying the scenic views of water and bird life along the 8.8 km long Seawall. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB

VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park. The park is surrounded by water, ideal to go around by different means. Riitta often walk, enjoying the scenic views of water and bird life along the 8.8 km long Seawall. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park in the city of Vancouver, Canada is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park. The park is surrounded by water, ideal to walk around. Riitta still explores the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoys the scenic views of water, mountains, sky, majestic trees as well as the cultural and historical landmarks along the 8.8 km long Seawall. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park in the city of Vancouver, Canada is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park. The park is surrounded by water, ideal to walk around. Riitta still explores the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoys the scenic views of water, mountains, sky, majestic trees as well as the cultural and historical landmarks along the 8.8 km long Seawall. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park surrounded by water. Riitta still discover the area with cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures and attractions. It helps her to settle and get to know her new country and culture better. This is one out of nine totem poles at Brockton Point, BC's most visited tourist attraction, First nations art and totem poles. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park surrounded by water. Riitta still discover the area with cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures and attractions. It helps her to settle and get to know her new country and culture better. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA 2013-08-09 Sea otters could be seen in Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park. Vancouver is also home to a large range of wildlife - everything from coyotes, eagles, and dolphins to deer, raccoons, and skunks. This day Riitta was lucky seeing sea otters. Sea otters like "sun-bathing" and often prefer to dine while floating on its back, using tools such as rocks to crack open the shells of its prey. They can even sleep in the sea. The City is not legally responsible for wildlife, though the Parks Control Bylaw prohibits feeding wildlife within parks. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA 2013-08-09 Sea otters could be seen in Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park. Vancouver is also home to a large range of wildlife - everything from coyotes, eagles, and dolphins to deers, raccoons, and skunks. This day Riitta was lucky seeing sea otters. Sea otters like "sun-bathing" and often prefer to dine while floating on its back, using tools such as rocks to crack open the shells of its prey. They can even sleep in the sea. The City is not legally responsible for wildlife, though the Parks Control Bylaw prohibits feeding wildlife within parks. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park surrounded by water. Riitta still discover the area with their landmarks. One is the Siwash Rock - a 32 million-year-old rock outcropping - located just off the seawall in Stanley Park. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park surrounded by water. Sometimes when Riitta is strolling around the Seawall in downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park or along False Creek, she sees seagulls or herons, otters, harbour seals. Another staple sight on the waterfront is balanced rocks. Those sculptures stay tall until knocked down by incoming waves. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB

VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park surrounded by water. Sometimes when Riitta is strolling around the Seawall in downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park or along False Creek, she sees seagulls or herons, otters, harbour seals. Another staple sight on the waterfront is balanced rocks. Those sculptures stay tall until knocked down by incoming waves. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Stanley Park is Vancouver's first, largest, and probably most beloved urban park surrounded by water. Riitta still discovers the area, culture and people. Today she met this artist on her walk in Stanley Park. He showed off with balancing rocks that amazed all people who passed by in Stanley Park. We would like to mention his name but sorry, we cannot find him. If someone knows him, please contact the photo agency and we will add his name to this article! Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 Canadian limo parking slot in the city of Vancouver. It is not Riitta's limo though. It is not so easy to know where to park a car in a new country. But in this parking area your car should be safe, which means it is also expensive to park here. Next day I know that Riitta found a free parking spot on the street. In Vancouver you are also allowed to park your car in the bus lanes, off rush hours. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
VANCOUVER 2013-08-09 It is not so easy to know where to park a car when you move to a new country. Today Riitta found a parking area where the car could be safe, but she found out that it was far to expensive to park here. Next day I know that Riitta found a free parking spot on the street. In Vancouver you are also allowed to park your car in the bus lanes, off rush hours. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB
CITY OF VANCOUVER 2013-08-10 Riitta is one of many international women in Canada. She lives close to the coastal seaport city of Vancouver on the mainland of British Columbia. The city is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diversed cities in Canada; at least half of its residents have a first language other than English. Photo Maria Langen / Sverredal & Langen AB

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