M: Vancouver

Our first day and first time in Vancouver, Canada. This is also our first trip without a helper. We applied for a visa but it was not approved, despite appealing for it. But we’ll, it is what it is. We will cope and manage.

We collected our rental car from Avis and instead of a Dodge MPV, we were given options, including an Audi Q7. First time in my rental history. But alas, our family size meant nothing smaller than a 7 seater MPV. We took a Ford Expedition. It’s like a Kia Grand Carnival, just more plush. Kids were happy, enjoying the ride.

At the airport, we met our new neighbour Bob and their family. They were headed to Bohol, Philippines for a snorkeling trip. What a small world.