Vancouver 2010

Well, I've been back for about a week and finally found the energy to commiserate on the blog!  Vancouver was such a blast, so much to see and do... and a LOT of walking.  My friend C and I are now properly trained for The Amazing Race.  Day 1 included no less than a plane, train, ferry, bus and cab ride.   And after 24 hours, it concluded in one very wet climb up a steep hill.  I'm so glad my mom convinced me to get a proper pair of welly's (even if they did take up half my suitcase).
Having never been to Vancouver before (that I can remember... I was there when I was three but have no memories of that trip), I was first struck but the abundance of natural beauty that surrounds and encroaches on the city.  It is so lovely to see mountains on the horizon.
The city itself was radiating a special energy ... I definitely borrowed some of that!  Everyone seemed genuinely excited just to be there.  Lots of smiles, laughter, and cheers!

Here are just a few of the HUNDREDS of photos I brought home with me.