Hi Guys, Finally in Vancouver...... I arrived here late Wednesday evening or the very early hours of Thursday morning. I'm 8 hours behind you. The hostel I'm staying at, is large and set in the central part of the city. Yesterday, I climbed to Grouse Mountain, it was a sleep climb of 3700 feet. I did it in 1 hour 10 mins, I felt rather proud of that, until I met a guy who had ran up in 35 mins! There are many fit people here in Vancouver. I sat next to a cardiologist on the plane. Vancouver has the lowest rate of heart disease on the whole of the western world. IHe believes its because of the lifestyle people lead out here. Its difficult not to be active. Just a few minutes out of the city, you enter the world of the great outdoors. Today, I joined a tour group which took me around the city, up to Capilino park and bridge. The bridge was a bit of a disappointment. (150 feet along a 80 foot drop, very commercialised). Our tour guide was from Norway and was passionate about the beauty of the forests, everyone shared his passion and enthusiam. I'm off for some food now. I will catch up with you all tomorrow. Perhaps with some pictures.... All my Love Annie