1) Sis, niece and ma take a selfie in at the Fairmont Pacific Rim

Back at the start of May, my mom, sister and niece traveled from London to spend a week and some with G and I in Vancouver. It was a ‘girls’ vacation and I think they had a blast. Mom stayed on another week – over on the Island in Tofino – to spend time with her dear friend, Inge. While in Vancouver we toured Steveston; prepared a gourmet meal; hung out at the Pacific Rim; traveled up to Squamish; cycled the Seawall; and ventured over to Victoria for a stay at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. It was awesome! Love you girls tons and hope to see you back here soon!2) wandering Britannia Shipyards in Steveston3) at Dr. Sun Yat Sun Gardens4) it’s it pretty!5) wow! that’s a big ship!6) visiting the Museum of Anthropology at UBC7) at UBC8) enjoying a ‘west coast’ coffee at Matchstick in Chinatown9) the obligatory photo-op at Jack Poole Plaza with the 2010 Olympic Winter Games torch10) with Douglas Coupland’s “Digital Orca” 11) mom looking fabulous at the Fairmont Pacific Rim 12) all of looking fabulous at the Pac Rim 13) the girls take a moment to enjoy the view of English Bay 14) mother daughter moment at Second Beach 15) sister brother moment at Second Beach 16) enjoying the view of Lion’s Gate Bridge from Stanley Park 17) sis at Siwash Rock in Stanley Park!18) sis at Shannon Falls outside Squamish; if you knew my sister’s name you’ll understand the importance of this moment; my gawd, she’s gorgeous!19) me capturing a moment of sis capturing a moment atop the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish20) they are very happy to be here!21) the girls at Sea to Sky looking onto Howe Sound22) we’re also very happy to be here! 23) (no words necessary) 24) across we go! 25) her first ‘fish taco’ 26) waiting for the ferry to Victoria

27) G roams the hallway at Fairmont Empress28) the girls enjoying time at the famed Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress30) at the Royal BC Museum31) at the British Columbia Legislature32) dinner at Vista 18 in Victoria … great view!33) our home while in Victoria34) after dinner at Vista 18 35) sea-lion moments at Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria36) so cute!37) can you name this guy atop the Legislative Building?…38) walking the waterfront in Victoria39) 40) arriving at Fisherman’s Wharf41) so quaint42) so bizarre43) wandering the docks and houseboats44) the Victoria Clipper (from Seattle) arrives45) G watches the ferry pass on the way back to Vancouver46) good-bye Vancouver Island!47) sis and I outside our condo