It was the start of another day…ready to take on what the world was handing me. Waking up, I looked outside and immediately thought rain then prayed that it wouldn’t happen. I was really lucky…only a couple of drops. Got dressed, packed up my bag and was ready to go. Checked out of the Inn and on my way down the street for a coffee and a walk.
Called and met up with Tris Hussey for a walk into Gastown. Actually, he had to go there and I just tagged along as I was going to go that way at some point in the day to wander.
So coffee at Starbucks on Howe going towards Gastown. Nice walk. Loved the architecture of the buildings, the window layouts, the old and the new mixed together. I think I drove Tris nuts as I would slow down to take in some sights…some of them being men in dress suits. Oh how I love a man in a suit. He remembered this and I think he rolled his eyes at me LOL. Then I saw the sign for the Orpheum Theatre. I remember seeing this when younger and realizing that one day this icon may not be here to enjoy anymore. Then I realized that Tris was still walking and hurried up to catch up to him. It was tough as my feet were still feeling the walking from the day before. But I loved it and continued on (hopefully without too much complaining).
We walked into Gastown and I saw the Steam Clock and just had to have a picture of it. It was just chiming off when we were walking past. Walked a little further down the road all the while Tris telling me of the places Tris and Sheila go to. I loved that he shared these moments with me. And I am very happy that he is happy. And very happy that we are friends. We hit where he goes to work and parted ways but not before getting the “where to go and the roads not to be travelled” talk. Tris always looks out for me…that’s his way. Tris..thank you for everything. It was great catching up and seeing you again 
I walked around Gastown a little more then met Tanya Davis at the Old Spaghetti Factory where we had lunched and chatted a bit before she had to get back to work. At this time, I got a ride to the Skytrain station and made my way out to Surrey. Thank you Tanya for the awesome time:)
One thing I noticed at the Main Street Skytrain terminal was 5 tile designs titled ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY INNOVATION INTEGRITY RESPONSIBILITY. These tiles are words any community should live by.
Surrey is where my ex-husband’s sister and family live. I am so grateful that my ex and I parted on good terms as I may have not been able to spend time with Cathy, Kevan and the girls if it was a bad break-up. They are a part of my family too. We chatted and had dinner then watched the Canuck’s game. Woohoo 6-0 for the Canucks. And the fights they had in this game…I loved it. During the game, I was having email meltdown as a friend needed some guidance. Love him to pieces and hope that the guidance helped Hun. It was time for bed then.
Day 3 was a bit sad as my travels were ending and I had to go back home. Kevan dropped me off at the Tsawassen Ferry Terminal and I made my way home. Pretty much checked mail when I got home, uploaded pics to flickr and had a nap until going out with Ian, John and Andy for wings and a drink.
In some ways I wished I had a bit more time. On the other hand, missed my Desmo (cat) and was really happy to be home.
That is the end of my trip to Vancouver. Thanks for reading and cheers<3
