To the mainland ...

Yesterday we set of to Vancouver, this time instead of taking one of those ridiculous flying boat planes we decided to take the much cheaper option that is the ferry. However taking the ferry isn't just about showing up its a whole process. First we had to catch a taxi to the bus depot then take a 1hr bus trip to Swartz Bay where the bus drove onto the ferry. It was then a 1hr40min boat ride and then back onto the bus for another 1hr bus ride into Downtown Vancouver and then a 5min taxi ride to the Hostel. 

The BC Ferry service I must say is top notch and I'm sad to admit this but I think its even better then New Zealands Cook Strait Services. The boat was really clean and in a very good condition. We might however have been on a newly restored vessel however having taken a long and hard look at the neighbouring vessels its seems it might not be a one of thing.

It was kind of eerie going pass all of the islands as it gave you a very familiar feeling of being in Queen Charlotte Sounds. Its not as mountainous as the Sounds but defiantly has a very similar vibe going on. Another thing that tickle my fancy was the fact that when we docked on the mainland you could see the USA. Growing up in the south of the Republic and New Zealand you don't get to see another country while your still in yours. The bit of the USA you can see is Point Roberts its the bit of land on the peninsula below the grey line. Yup that's part of America and the story behind it also tickles my funny history bone. Anyways we arrived at our Hostel in a very wet Vancouver and quickly went about to spreading our belongings around the room before heading of to the Apple Store for Kim to join the Douchebag Club. Since she got it she has done nothing but play with it and going ahhh man every so often when she stuffs something up.

Anyways stand by for another post later about our trip to the Aquarium today.