So.  We are already behind in posting…yesterday (Thursday) was a long day and we ran out of steam before we could post an update!

Our flights to Seattle, then to Vancouver were remarkably smooth and uneventful — and on on time!  We had an unexpected treat as we descended into Seattle – Mount Rainer was out!  Unfortunately, we were not quite ready for this, so the ‘good’ camera was snugly packed away.  What a truly spectacular view we had!

Getting through customs was a little odd – the official had quite a few questions that felt more like an interrogation than a simple ‘why are you visiting our lovely country’.  It is a good thing I put my smart-alec away and let Theo answer the questions, because when the customs guy asked us why we decided to vacation in Canada, I wanted to tell him I was there to smuggle goods back into the good ole US of A.  Otherwise, I might be spending my vacation in custody.  I plead tired travel brain!

After we got all settled in our magnificent hotel (pictures to come), we took off to visit the Capilano suspension bridge.  Built in 1889, the bridge is suspended 250 feet in the air above the Capilano river. It spans 450 feet and the view is breath-taking.  Anyone who knows me also knows I am not fond of heights, really and truly not fond of them.  So, I let Theo experience this sight on his own.  I did work up the courage to walk the Cliff Walk, which is only about 100 feet in the air — most of all, it does not sway, so I managed to walk the whole thing with a white-knuckle death grip on the hand rails.  Beautiful view of the forest and I am really glad I did it!

We had a delicious dinner at the Cactus Club and then called it a night.