Down town and dinner

The sun came out yesterday and we saw how Vancouver and environs are surrounded by mountains. Quite a stunning city, We went down town for lunch and visited the art gallery.

John demonstrates how to snort iced tea - a Glaswegian tradition imported to Canada in the 1950s

Saw some great Matisses and other stuff - an exhibition from the collection of Baltimore sisters Etta and Claribel Cone. Also interesting work by famous Canadian artist Emma Carr. Lovely day.

One of the more modern buildings in down town Vancouver

Big 'bean' bags for lazing about on outside Vancouver Art Gallery

Roger admires the tie dyed tee shirt stall near the art gallery

In the evening Chris (Cathy and John's elder son) came over with his partner Courtney, who works at the SPCA animal hospital. John made delicious cedar grilled sockeye salmon. I fear eating salmon back home is going to be a bit disappointing after the treats we've had over here - Pacific salmon does seem to have something over the Atlantic variety.

Chris and Courtney

Justin with his customary glass of milk!

Sorry Ernie, I've got a new boyfriend - meet Jordi

It was clearer today, so you can better see the mountain view from Cathy and John's balcony