First we had to get a taxi to the train depot. Of course the front desk at the hotel said the depot was "within walking distance." To her, maybe ... Once we got here, we checked our bags and got in line to get our seat assignments (luckily I observed other people doing this - I was unaware that this needed to be done). We were going out of Gate 4. Along with a whole bunch of other people.
Once we were called, we headed out to our train car. And there it was!! Yippee!!
And so we boarded. Lucky for us, this was the only train that was leaving. Not that Lynnette and I didn't check ourselves and the train and the time and the train number, several million times ...
This is why you have to get your seats. Because otherwise you get the four that are right behind each other. Even though there are seats across the way that are bench seats. And some that are facing each other. Clearly those that are in the know get to the station early enough to get those seats. At least there won't be any "you're touching my half of the seat" discussions ...
And here's the reason to choose this train trip. It was fun to watch the towns and scenery. There were only a couple of stops, and in some places, the people along the way waved as we went past.
At the end of our car, there was an empty spot where we could all look out the same window. Of course, some of us appreciated the scenery more than others ...
There was a snack car where you could purchase snacks. They also had big tables to eat at and color on. That is, when there was sharing of the materials. Otherwise it was a place to contemplate the injustices of life ...
Probably my favorite view. Absolutely beautiful.
Eventually we pulled into Vancouver and went through customs. It was pretty easy - the customs lady only gave us a couple of quizzical looks and questions (of course I had ninety-eleven different forms of permission slips and letters that said Everley was permitted to travel with me). We found a cab that took us to our hotel where Moo and PawPaw were already waiting for us. Time for some naps and swims and food - another adventure awaits tomorrow!!
Time for some Canadian McD's!!
And perhaps some Canadian television and a Canadian nap ...
The view from our window in our room - guess what we'll be doing tomorrow!!
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Blessings today include: fun times getting to the train station, getting on the train, and while on the train; people waving to us from the streets; fun on the train; cab drivers and customs lady; finding our luggage along the train; seeing Moo and PawPaw
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