Last day here and feeling sad as we both love Canada so much. We lightened our loads in our suitcases as much as we could and then checked out of the hotel, said goodbye to Squamish and stopped in at the little cove we found 2 weeks ago. It is a private residential drive but public are allowed to walk along the beach there.  

   It is perfect, lovely views peaceful and loads of birds flowers and butterflies to spot. Furry Creek. Well we were strolling along when I spotted a bird of prey hovering over the water. It was an osprey and it swooped down and caught a fish in its tallons and then flew over our heads onto the hillside trees above the houses. Then another one appeared and both of them flew round the bay hovering and gliding. What an amazing view of nature!  

    We said goodbye to the scene and stopped at the ferry port for lunch at Horse Shoe Bay, wonderful fresh haddock thin fries with skins on and loads of shredded cabbage with dressing on. Very tasty.

  We headed for Stanley Park and found it this time! We did a circular tour round the bay and harbour past the totem poles, the lighthouse, the tea room, the ice cream shop by the famous Lion Bridge, past the hollow tree and out again. 

     Now we are at Vancouver airport drinking white local wine and local pale ale beer  

   and will arrive at 7.30 am their time in St Johns, ready to kiss the cod and drink the rum yuk! 

Will let you know when we arrive at Ken and Doreen Caves house xxxx