wabmester
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We just got back from a few days in Vancouver. I've passed through Vancouver a few times -- on the way to Whistler, to board a cruise ship, etc. But I've never made Vancouver a destination. I like it!
We took an Amtrak train from Seattle. A bargain at $28, but we splurged and went business class for about $40. That basically lets you cut in front of the line and gives you a bit more leg room. And the train lets you avoid those sometimes nasty lines to cross the border.
Vancouver was great -- metropolitan, clean, great public transportation, and surrounded by natural beauty. We stayed near Stanley Park, and spent a couple hours each day just walking around. Stanley Park was designed by the same architect who designed NY's Central Park, but I think he did a much better job in Vancouver.
We took the Sky Train to China Town for some Dim Sum, and then took the kid to the Science World nearby. BTW, we were approached by a friendly ticket agent when we were looking confusedly at the ticket machines for the Sky Train. I have to say that I've never come across a more helpful and friendly public servant *anywhere*.
On our last day, we spent a few hours at the Granville Island public market, which really puts Seattle's Pike Place market to shame.
If you haven't been to Vancouver, go there. It's one of the few places I'd seriously consider moving to if I weren't so enamored with our current digs.
We took an Amtrak train from Seattle. A bargain at $28, but we splurged and went business class for about $40. That basically lets you cut in front of the line and gives you a bit more leg room. And the train lets you avoid those sometimes nasty lines to cross the border.
Vancouver was great -- metropolitan, clean, great public transportation, and surrounded by natural beauty. We stayed near Stanley Park, and spent a couple hours each day just walking around. Stanley Park was designed by the same architect who designed NY's Central Park, but I think he did a much better job in Vancouver.
We took the Sky Train to China Town for some Dim Sum, and then took the kid to the Science World nearby. BTW, we were approached by a friendly ticket agent when we were looking confusedly at the ticket machines for the Sky Train. I have to say that I've never come across a more helpful and friendly public servant *anywhere*.
On our last day, we spent a few hours at the Granville Island public market, which really puts Seattle's Pike Place market to shame.
If you haven't been to Vancouver, go there. It's one of the few places I'd seriously consider moving to if I weren't so enamored with our current digs.