Vancouver

April 23-25, 2010
CO273 IAH-YVR, AC152 YVR-YYZ

As part of an Air Canada Olympic promotion they had a number of promotions when Canada won a medal.  One included two-for-one tickets across Canada.  We love Vancouver and thought it would be good to visit a post Olympics city.  Having later decided to go during the Olympics in February this wasn't quite so logical, but the tickets were non-refundable and we did have a great time regardless.  On Saturday, the weather was warm and we walked our feet off.  Unfortunately on Sunday it rained, but we had filled Saturday up so didn't feel too much regret.     

April 23
Tom flies from Toronto and I take a very late flight from Houston

Dragon boat practice on False Creek near Science Centre (Russia House during Olympics) 

Decorated globes outside the Science Centre

Development around former Athletes’ Village

Some of the many boats in False Creek

Cruise ship terminal

The remains of the outdoor cauldron soon to be reopened as a permanent memorial

April 25
An afternoon flight back to Toronto