Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Saskatoon to Vancouver

We're traveling again - taking the train from Saskatoon to Vancouver (VIA Rail) and then down to Santa Barbara on Amtrak. Apart from being two hours late leaving Saskatoon, the train ride was good. I enjoy the slow pace on the train and watching the scenery go by. Despite running late and trying to catch up, we had enough time in Jasper to go for a walk and find a decent coffee. Our usual spot, Cocos Cafe was closed but the SnowDome was open (in the basement with the laundromat!)

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The fall colors were nice.

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We made up time across BC during the night and arrived close to on time. We stayed overnight in Vancouver since it's not a good idea to plan tight connections when traveling by train! Crossing Stanley Park we got caught in a downpour and resorted to taking a taxi. After lunch at the Sylvia Hotel overlooking the ocean, we spent a few hours at the aquarium, avoiding the big lineup (in the rain) by buying a membership. (Which I usually do anyway, mostly as a way to support them, since we don't get there very often.)

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Bull frog

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