Didn't bother with breakfast as went aboard the Carnival Miracle for our cruise to Hawaii! Our room was ready so had a look, then went for the welcome aboard buffet. Got back to our room and the cases had arrived so we unpacked. Had a wander around the ship and went for dinner. Went to the late show - quite funny!

Flew to Vancouver - so tired only 2 hours sleep last night as had to get up to fly. Arrived at the Hotel Pan Pacific and were informed we had been upgraded to a panoramic room - WOW - it was amazing six huge windows over looking the bay! A little later there was a knock on our door and a waiter brought up a cake for our anniversary - what a wonderful surprise! We had previously arranged to meet up with my niece Claire who lives in Vancouver with her hu...

Day at sea (11th September 2014) and arrived in Victoria BC at 6pm - we had dinner and decided just to stay on board and chill.