Vancouver

Less than 24 hours in Vancouver city before setting off on our Rocky Mountains adventure. The coach collected us from the hotel in Victoria. Then back to the ferry via the scenic route. Once again a gorgeous crossing and back to Vancouver.

The coach took us on a tour of the city; Gastown Chinatown, downtown and then on to Stanley Park with a quick stop to see the totem poles.

We drove past the Laughing Men. Wonderful sculptures that were a gift from the Chinese people following last years winter Olympics which were held here

We met up with Frances for dinner. She is an old friend Trevor had not seen in 40 years. We had a great dinner at a fabulous Italian restaurant. Walking back to our hotel we realized that our hotel was bang in the middle of Vancouver's equivalent of Kings Cross resplendent with peep shows (only 25c) and gorgeous gay bars.

Early start for the Rocky Mountaineer Train which is our transport for the next two days. On the way out of town got a shot of the Fraser River Swing Bridge. More about that trip on Trevor's next post.

Love Nadine xxx