Bienvenue!

 Today was my first day in Vancouver, Canada! It was a LONG day that started by hoping on a plane in central Wisconsin at 7AM. I arrived in Vancouver at noon local time. After a quick bite to eat and checking into my hotel, I was off and running. I spent my afternoon wandering around downtown Vancouver. It was not the best weather for my exploring but I didn't have high expectations and made the most of it. It is warm here (a high in the mid-40's) and rainy.

I walked a chunk of the seawall today - mountains AND water in one view!!

At one point, I went into Safeway - a grocery store chain that I shopped at while in Australia. Turns out they carry several of the same brands. I have to admit that I was having a flashback. This whole city reminds me of my time in Oz. I can't put my finger on it but the public transport, lightrails downtown and all of the tourists take me back.

Some driftwood along the seawall with the city in the background

The totem poles of Stanley Park

Seawall

Transit station with Canada Tower in the back

Beautiful!

My hotel room - its small but pretty nice for the price AND its right downtown!

 

 

Anyways, so far so good. Hopefully, I get a good night sleep because I am exhausted after today. I'm looking forward to more city wanderings tomorrow!