And we’re off to Canada, Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii. 30 days of fun. Today we flew from Sky Harbor (PHX) to Vancouver (YVR) on an Air Canada Bombadier 900 CRJ. It’s a nice small plane. We got a nice meal in first class (unlike the practically inedible food we had in American Airlines business class to and from London). Smooth flight, arrived on time. Our driver was awaiting and took us through pretty heavy traffic to our hotel, the Fairmont Waterfront which is right across the street from where our cruise will board on Wednesday. We have a beautiful suite with a great view. And the temperature is a glorious 69º! Bye Bye 100+!
We had drinks and appetizers in the hotel club which has a beautiful roof garden. We enjoyed the food and didn’t have too much trouble fending off the one sea gull and two crows who were looking for dinner.
A bit later on we went out for a walk and to took for someplace for dinner. We choose a restaurant but left after waiting twenty minutes after being seated without seeing a wait person. Instead we went to the very upscale Riley’s Restaurant practically next door to the hotel. It was grand! Great food, great service. Love the “Wall of Wine”. We shared calamari for an appetizer. I had their signature Steak Frites while Elaine enjoyed scallops. It was all accompanied by a rather delicious bottle of British Columbia pinot noir. (When in BC, . . . ) No dessert.
And then it was home to bed. One picture on the way back.
Reading your blog while we are waiting for a lot to open up on the Sunriver in downtown Paris. The Weiler’s know how to travel. Safe journeys to you guys and will follow along. Most of all good weather!
Looks like Google Translate doesn’t do well with the sun, River. That should’ve been Seine River. Now our lock spot has been taken by a small ship! Oh well…the price of being a nice long ship!
Enjoy Paris. One of the world’s great cities.
Lovely
What a nice day! They have a Rodney’s there in town, not too bad a walk for oysters like the BEST in Toronto that you guided us to years ago. Enjoy, and keep the pix coming.
Bon voyage, Joe and Elaine! Have a marvelous time – will be tracking you through the blog.
Wow, very excited to hear about your new adventure to Japan, not in the least because it’s the only time we ever hear from Joe. Nice to know that you are still alive, Joe. 🤣. Have a great time on every minute of this trip. And don’t forget to watch the debate tonight. I’m sure Canadians will also be glued to their TVs.