As some of you may be aware, we have chosen Vancouver to be our next home, for a year or so.
Beacon Drive-In, Again
We went for breakfast at the Beacon Drive-In again today.
We opted for something different and both went for 2 eggs, sausages and hash browns. It wasn’t as good as what we each usually order, so that was a bit of a shame.
Flowers
We left the drive in and walked into the city to get some flowers for Linda, both as a thank you for having us and also for mother’s day (which it is here in Canada). She really liked them too, which is great.
Packing
Kim spent a while doing some ninja packing today. As we had to pack 5 bags, it meant unpacking everything and re-packing, but better.
Kim got it all packed up perfectly and we were able to comfortably fit everything in our bags.
Whilst Kim packed, Curtis watched Great Britain get demolished 8-0 by Canada in ice hockey, which really could’ve been much worse!
Walk, Chocolate Poutine & Coffee
We went for a walk after we were sat inside for most of the day, just to get some fresh air. We got a bit peckish, so we went to a chocolate place we had been before, Chocolats Favoris and we got chocolate poutine to share (fried doughnut style sticks covered in chocolate, marshmallows and ice cream).
We ate this and then went to Starbucks to get a coffee. We wanted to sit inside but it was full so we say outside for a brief moment but it was too cold so we walked back to Linda’s.
Chatting
We chatted with Linda for a few more hours up until we had to leave.
Once we had to head down to the bus station, we packed the last few things, said goodbye to Linda and walked down to the bus station, looking like pack mules!
Bus > Ferry > Bus > Taxi
We got the bus which took us onti the ferry.
When we got on the ferry we were hungry, so we queued to grab some food.
Kim decided on chicken strips and a ceasar salad and Curtis had a chicken pot pie with sweet potato fries.
We eventually left the ferry and got back onto the bus.
The bus company said that if we get off st the bus station, it is the first stop and we can catch the train to where we need to go from there.
We were informed wrong…
We were actually the last stop and didn’t get into the bus station until 22:10, which is much later than we expected.
The people we are staying with were waiting up for us, so to save time, we got a taxi to them.
Our Temporary Place
We were lucky enough to be contacted by a couple which offered us to rent a room of theirs whilst we look for apartments here in Vancouver. We aren’t looking to share long term, so are looking for our own apartment and preferably in the downtown area, which is exciting!
These next few days are jam packed full of apartment viewings and job phone interviews, so it’ll be a busy few days!
It’s been a long day and we’re glad to be getting some sleep.
Mr & Mrs Hale
Mr & Mrs Hale 