This morning we took the train from Vancouver to Seattle. Get the full story under the St. Louis entry.

I lie tossing and turning. The light from Seattle's Space Needle gives the room an odd glow. But that's not what keeps me awake. I envision Elenka in a wedding gown, scuba tank on her back, a Margarita in her hand, as we glide through the most pristine coral reef on the planet. Matus and Vierka are staying at our home back in Toronto, taking care of our cats, Harley and Doodle. Matus is a professional photographer who works mainly weekends, photographing...