Cardero Park

Elfriede graciously drive us to the airport, picking us up at 3:40 am. Smooth driving all the way. Printed luggage tags and dropped off our bags. Spent the next hour and a bit in the Plaza Premium Lounge. This is a benefit of having an AmEx card.

Had a lovely breakfast buffet and coffee and enjoyed the quiet space before our flight.

Arrived without incident and with all our luggage on time. Took the Skytrain to Waterfront Station. Were advised to get off at Burrard Station but this was much quicker. Three minutes’ walk to Days Inn on West Pender Street. This hotel is over 100 years old so the rooms are quite small but very adequate and clean. Lovely continental breakfast. The ladies at the front desk allowed us to check in early without additional charge.

Walked down to the waterfront and then decided to rent bikes. Had to run back to the hotel to change into a skort so I could ride. On our way by 10:30. Biked the sea wall. Great bike and pedestrian paths, clearly marked and safely separated from each other.

Lunch at Cactus Club after we dropped off the bikes. Vic had fish tacos and I had butternut squash ravioli with prawns in an amazing bearer blanc sauce. Heavenly!

Called dad from the hotel then had a nap while we waited for Garry and Carolynne to arrive. They had rented a car so had to return it to the airport. They arrived at 3:35.

Had dinner at The Butcher and the Bullock, a sports bar attached to our hotel. Quite tasty. Vic had a burger and I had a kale salad with chicken . Took a short walk to the waterfront to pick up some Zzzquil. Hope it works well.Read more