We set out today to sort out our ferry journey to Victoria Island and our whale watching tour( how exciting ) managed to do both with help from the tourist information guy and the ferry officer. We have those to look forward to this week. This is horse shoe bay where we will sail from.

 Then we had the whole day to spend in Vancouver. Oh My Goodness we love the waterfront and Stanley Park which is a circular drive lasting 6 miles and takes you to the sights following the coast line. 

     Highlight for me were the Totem Poles. I’ll let the photos do the talking. We kept saying “I’m in Vancouver!” Vince said he never thought he would be able to actually see the totem poles in real life. My grandad Bateman saw them when he stayed with his sister 50 years ago! 

     here I am standing inside a famous ancient hollow tree in the park 

 On the return journey we stopped off at Horse Shoe Bay to look at the harbour and have a fish tea. I sat outside in the sunshine talking for ages to an American red Indian lady. She is a teacher and just about to retire in 2 weeks time. We had a really good chat as she sat sewing sock monkeys for the children in her class. Vince was busy taking photographs of reflections in the water. 

   The weather is warm 26c and it doesn’t get dark until after 10pm.

We have done so much today but very enjoyable.

Love to all of you,kisses to the children xxxxx

not long to go now Anona and you will have finished exams and school too xxx