Shannon Falls!

Today we left Whistler and headed for Vancouver. We had to pick up our race packets and we wanted to explore the city a bit. First, though we took our time leaving the mountains. It was a gorgeous, clear and crisp morning that we really enjoyed.

I'm still not clear on why we'd leave this place 

We pulled off at each viewpoint to take it all in. It was lovely. Then we saw a place called Shannon Falls and decided to check it out. We were not disappointed.

I bet Jackson $5 he wouldn't go in that cold water.
He did.

Mocking myself for being out hiking with my Starbucks in hand. 

Jackson looking cute.

Me.

Shannon Falls!

Me: Act excited!
Jackson: No.

Pretty cool behind us!

I decided that photos didn't do it justice so I wanted to make a video. Big. Mistake.

First, I dealt with a fickle artist. Then I had an artist who had forgotten where he was!

I actually laughed so hard that I vomited. True. Story.

Finally, a professional. Kinda, ;)

The quick path up to the best viewpoint 

Climbing trees because why not?!

Playing by the water

Zen Jackson 

We eventually left Shannon Falls and headed for the city. Or so we thought. There was another lovely viewpoint that I just had to stop in and photograph.

Only a tree was in my way so Jackson moved it :)

The finished product sans random scraggly tree! :)

 We finally made it back to congested Vancouver. We quickly checked into our hotel downtown before heading back out to return our rental car. There is simply no need for a vehicle here in the city. Our hotel room has a boardroom in it. Yep. We're on the top floor in a room meant for executives. I've never met in a hotel room before and I hope I never do. Creepy. Anyway, it means our room is massive so that's a plus. :)

We took the rental car back to the airport and then took the train back to the city. Public transportation is the best. I so wish Indy would get with the times! We had a quick lunch at one of our favorite spots for chicken, Nando's, and then headed down to get our race gear.

Oh, just a marijuana rally. No big deal here in Vancouver.

The view from the convention center- wow! 

We got to see the Olympic park area and had tons of interesting people watching. This is quite a diverse place. Now we're back for the evening resting our legs so that we have a successful race tomorrow. Wish us luck!