Day 20 ( 29th August) We woke to found the ship with a slight side to side roll. This was obviously preferable to up and down as Vince was able to eat breakfast and keep it down. As this was a day of sailing we had a leisurely breakfast then went for a walk around the deck (4 laps around the lower promenade deck = 1 mile). Whilst walking we saw some whales in the distance and also some dolphins/porpoise swimming beside the ship. We then attended a ta...

Day 19 (28th August) - THE CRUISE. We awoke to an overcast slightly cooler morning. Whilst walking up to the bus stop there was a fine misty rain. Just before the bus arrived a taxi pulled up and asked if we wanted a ride? As the price was reasonable and it would mean we did not have to risk a walk from the bus to the cruise terminal in possible rain we accepted the ride. We arrived at Canada Place (cruise terminal) at 9.50am. We had received an email adv...

Day 18 A slow unhurried start to the day. We were heading for Kitsalano Beach and decided we would first walk to Queen Elizabeth Park about 10 minutes away. Passing a golf course in one corner of the park we headed up the hill (so much for leaving those behind in the Rockies!) into the park. At the high point there was a restaurant with great views out to the city and North Vancouver. The restaurant also looks down on what is called the small quarry garden ...

Day 17 After an early bed and an early start, we were on the road just after 7.00am. It was a rather windy road climbing and descending the mountains ranges as we drove towards Whistler. It would be an easy 3 to 4 hour drive today without stops. At one stage we had to wait on the mountain road while road workers, hooked up in harnesses, cleared possible rock and rubble slide onto the road. They were drilling into the mountain side, removing rock to avoid...

Day 15 Bright sunny day but cool first up. Back to Smitty's where we both had the day's special of Farmers Skillet (sliced sausage, tomato, capsicum, diced potato, scrambled egg, cheese). Just as filling but possibly a little healthier option than yesterday's choice. We drove back out to Maligne Lake to the Mary Schaffer loop trail. This walk was rather disappointing and yesterday's trip really would have sufficed. Heading back to town to collect ...