A nice casual start to the birthday boys morning with some average gifts (sorry Pete, we are together 24/7) and breakfast in the motorhome.
Time to get out and start exploring Vancouver.
A short walk to the Compass, Sky Rail (Trans Link) station and then on the train to Main Station.
A lovely walk along the Seawall to catch the small False Creek Ferry to Grandville Island.
The fresh food markets at Grandville Island were amazing. We purchased some samples (more sausage rolls, can you believe it, and fresh fruit smoothies) and then continued onto a child’s magic shop where Noah picked out a few magic presents for his upcoming birthday.
Back on board the ferry to Sunset Beach and then another lovely walk along the Seawall to Denman Street.
Lots of small quirky eating spots and Barbers / Hairdressers. Which resulted in haircuts for Pete and Wes (Noah is still traumatized and refuses until we get back to Australia) and an Aussie Bakery Cafe for Pete’s Birthday lunch. Pies, sauce, ginger beer and lamingtons… our Aussie food cravings now completely satisfied.
Back exploring and a walk towards Stanley Park. All of us sudden the street felt a little familiar. I looked up and around and discovered that this was where we had stayed last time we were here. I recognised the shape of the hotel window, the Japanese Restaurant, and the Safe Way across the street. The complete Vancouver sightseeing tour of my previous stay, from the apartment window.
Last night Pete had inquired as to where we had stayed on our last visit. I did not have the faintest recollection, although I did know it was supposed to be central. Now I really do believe in the power of the senses, spooky.
A small walk on one of the Stanley Park paths, Wes is still in no condition to be riding a bike.
The good news is the doctor is happy with how the bones are healing, phew.
By now we were all starting to get tired, hot and sticky. Have I mentioned the temperature is about 35 degrees here today? A heatwave by Vancouver standards and even we were feeling the hot temperature.
Noah was also not feeling very well with cramps in his stomach.
Time to starting thinking about returning to the RV Park. A warm, long, although, very scenic walk through Vancouver’s business district to the closest Sky Rail Station and then motorhome bound.
Pete is happy to have a quiet BBQ for dinner tonight, with a Nanaimo Lemon Slice Bar as his cake. I hope he has enjoyed his day…
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