Our Adventure Begins

We made the decision on what to wear. We decided to go with layered summer clothes. So we each wore summer jackets that reversed and had hoods. Add a tee and a jacket under the outside jacket that has a hood. Complete the picture with a scarf and gloves. That will make it warm enough for Vancouver. Remove one jacket, scarf and gloves and we will be ready for Fort Lauderdale.

I also decided it was just as well to leave the remaining gifts under the tree. We removed all of the timers from the light displays and closed the blinds. Perhaps when we get back I will just call it a Valentine Tree

Ken spent some time getting the snow off of the roof of the Jeep. Then away we went.

Our first stop was Delestre Avenue in Coquitlam to visit our friend Pat Kennard. We found her in pretty good health, in excellent spirits and happy to see us. We visited with her and a few of her friends and had a grand couple of hours.

Then back on the road. The traffic was flowing smoothly and we had no problem getting to eighteenth . We left a shopping bag on the back step and an envelope and car keys in the mail slot. The jeep will be there while we are on our vacation.

We called Yellow Cab and before we knew it we were safely tucked in at the Abercorn  Best Western Plus . The junior hockey tournament was on television so Ken was pleased.

We had to have supper and we decided to go to the Chinese Food Place associated with this Hotel.It is named the Shanghai Wonderful Restaurant. We knew right away that we had come to a good place because all except 4 of the customers were Asian. We were not that hungry and because we know the portions are HUGE in Chinese Food places we asked for the Dinner for One to share. We each had an egg roll and we skipped the soup. When the main course was served we wondered just how one person could consume that much food. We both ate till we were stuffed!!

The ginger beef and broccoli was so tasty and the chow Mein was fantastic. I don't know how they did the shrimp but it was the most tasty I have ever eaten.

Then we took the 2 minute stroll back to our room. When the phone rings at 4:30 AM we will be dragging ourselves out of bed.

YVR here we come!