Vancouver

To celebrate Kelly's new job (way to go Kel!), Mom and I joined her on a trip to Vancouver! While it was a work/play trip for me, it was pure play for Kelly and Mom so they took in many of the sights by day and then met up with me for dinner.

Morning runs in the gorgeous Stanley Park were a great way to start the day!Kelly and Mom went to Grouse Mountain one day and while there are gondolas up to the top (which I did when Leslie and I were in Vancouver), Kelly was hardcore and did the Grouse Grind. She is a rockstar - 2km straight up - said it was the hardest thing she has ever done, but the view at the top was worth it!
We went to an amazing seafood place in Yaletown -Passing by the Olympic Torch on our walk home.
One of Kel and Mom's favorite waiters from earlier in the trip said we HAD to go to a place call Go Fish for the best fish sandwiches and fish&chips we have ever had. He was right!
The place was literally just a shack across from Granville Island...but people were lining up for the fresh halibut, salmon, and tuna.
Great view of the harbor and mountains from our hotel balcony (as the MOL office is right next door, this was also my view during the day!).We couldn't spend almost a week in Vancouver and not get out in the water and explore via kayak.
It was gorgeous paddling around the harbor and we even saw some seals!
We ended the trip at Guu which specialized in traditional Japanese tapas. The food was great and the ambiance made me feel like I was back in Japan - crowded, busy, lots of yelling of orders and greetings - good times!