Mom left for Toronto on July 23rd. We had a lie-in in the morning and then had some breakfast in the hotel restaurant. I have to say it was a bit difficult to have her go. I am very fortunate to have family that I love to travel with. Several people have remarked how challenging they would find being on a train for three days with their family. We had a great time and were still having fun during the more action-packed days in Vancouver. It is also very strange to pack all of your bags, load the car, and then just leave your mom alone at the airport, while you take your bags elsewhere.
The trip to the airport was remarkably simple and I headed back into Vancouver to sort out the rest of my day. I had decided to keep the car until the rental place closed and took a little time to tour the city and reacquaint myself with the more popular neighbourhoods. I've got an inherent sense of direction, but Vancouver turns me on my head. Once done, I grabbed a cup of peppermint tea and headed for Stanley Park. I found a quiet parking lot looking out towards the Lion's Gate Bridge and did a little reading while enjoying the end of my Maple Fudge :)
I returned the car back after dropping my stuff off and walked back to Jen's apartment at Kit's Beach. We spent the evening with her brother's family, eating some tasty salmon and meeting her adorable niece Lara. Our last stop for the night was to pick-up groceries and tasty beverages for our camping trip and Festival festivities.
When we got home, Jen headed for bed and I stepped out her door to the park and watched a spectacular fireworks display at the beach. Really one of the best I've ever seen. Then, when everyone else headed for cars, bikes, and buses, I simply popped back across the road and slipped into bed. Jen's apartment rocks!
No face-plant :)
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