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Well, our trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, was terrrific, but I can't seem to get the posts into the order I want. Sorry.

Chinese Garden, Vancouver

Woodcarving, Spruce Mountain

Roomsize Lego Construction

The Science Museum had a nifty exhibit about Ancient Egypt that was constructed ENTIRELY from Legos! Very amazing.

Mommy the Mummy

Near the Top of Spruce Mountain

Treehouse Walk, Capilano Bridge Area

Logger Triumph, Spruce Mountain

Mid Point, Capilano Bridge, Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Oh, my! Abby and I were all for going to the Capilano Suspension Bridge (200+ feet above a gorge) in North Vancouver. All was fine until I reached the center of the suspension bridge where -- did I mention how the bridge s-w-a-y-s back and forth when there are hordes of people on it -- I desperately wanted to curl up in a ball and have someone carry me to the other side. But, I just asked Eric to come back so he was in front on me, and thus managed to get to the other side. The other side was really the most fun since there were smaller suspension bridges strung between the monumentally tall trees (spruces, I guess) to create the best treehouse scenario ever! I felt like I was 10 years old again...really fun scampering about the tree tops.

Dragon Fly, Stanley Park, Vancouver

Gardens at Stanley Park, Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is a terrific place to visit. We stayed at the Granville Island Hotel which is in the midst of shops, restaurants, theater, and, best of all: the Public Market. We feasted on locally grown blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, and apricots. All this abundance was especially welcome since we are so fruit-deprived in Bermuda. Imagine: $6.75 for a tiny container (maybe a pint?) of blueberries at Lindos, the largest supermarket on the island! The frugal Yankee in Bermuda cannot bring herself to make such a purchase.

Scenic and/or fun attractions in Vancouver:

The Capilano Suspension Bridge. Imagine swaying on a "rope" bridge 220 feet above the gorge below (visions of "Raiders of the Lost Ark"). Yes, I very nearly froze in the middle of the swaying bridge, but managed to persevere to the other side. Check it out on www.capbridge.com. On the other side is the Treetops Adventure Park which features a tree top rope walkway, like the best treehouse you ever imagined as a kid.

Chinatown. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Classical Chinese Garden. Nice, but not spectacular.
Be forewarned: seedy part of town near Chinatown as you walk toward the toney Gastown area.

Science World. Home of the Egyptian exhibits made from Legos. Good Imax films and fun science interactive games/challenges. Abby did amazingly well with the alpha mind-state contest: controlling your brain waves to push back your opponent's indicator.

Stanley Park. Lots of gardens, fir and cedar trees, perimeter biking/walking trail on seawall. Home of the Vancouver Aquarium: so crowded the day we were there that we felt like sardines.

Grouse Mountain. The Skyride Cable Car was the most popular way to get to the top, although the hardier souls hiked the two-mile trail (we rode). Good restaurant at the top, logging and birds-of-prey shows.