Sharing some photos from our Vancouver, BC visit!
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The kids voted on lunch at Sonic before heading into Canada.
We waited over an hour at the border!
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The drive was beautiful with the snow-covered mountains out!
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We arrived at our friend's house to hugs and welcome signs!
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The kids enjoyed playing at the nearby playground.
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Later we headed to this fun Recreational Center for swimming, splashing and...
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breaking the rules! Some places just don't understand scrapbookers!
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The next morning, we were spoiled with yummy crepes!
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Their garbage can is bear-proof!
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After church we headed into Vancouver's Chinatown for...
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Dim Sum...our first experience!
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Luckily our friends were experts on what to order! The food was fabulous!
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A quick stroll through Chinatown. Next stop...
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Vancouver's Aquarium in Stanley Park!
Beautiful indoor exhibits,
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hands-on experiences,
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and outdoor shows of beluga whales and...
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incredible dolphins! What a place!
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Thank you, friends! What a great time we had!
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Coming back into the States, our border wait was only 5 minutes! Whoohoo!
What a great summary of your trip! Glad the border treated you better on the way back! Thanks for sharing. Hope you can come back soon!!
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Thank YOU for a fabulous time! Looking forward to seeing you all again!
ReplyDeleteVancouver is the best - the aquarium rocks and Dim Sum - YUM! So glad you guys had a fun little trip. Welcome home to WINTER : ) See you out sledding. Not sure Blair can go full force on the big hill with that cast.
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Thanks, Courtney! Oh dear, I haven't seen Bair's cast! I'm sure he'll find a way to sled! This snow is beautiful!
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