Looking out our hotel window this morning we were greeted by a New Holland cruise ship, there were 2 more berthed by the time we were ready to roll.

They moor up close together as well, it will be interesting to see how they depart later on.

Because of the 3 ships the hop on / hop off bus was busy, but we eventually got onboard and did a lap. Stanley Park and the Aquarium looked best, so we got off there next time round. It was too early for roses, but the Rhododendrons and Dogwoods were fully out, it is Spring after all….

then onto the aquarium with 1000 others who’d had the same idea !

Apart from the Jellyfish, poisonous frogs and seals most time was spent watching the Sea Otters. Their a lot bigger than I was expecting, but writhe around in the water so elegantly…..beautiful. Of course some Sea Otter merchandise was purchased for our Sea Otter boat……

We decided to walk back to the hotel along the Sea Wall along with hundreds of people out on all manor of bikes, boards and skates of varying ability.

The “trek” took 3 hours with a few stops for Sea Plane spotting, we enjoyed our flight in one when last here.

We finished up finalising details with the Rocky Mountainer Rep, posting a blog and having an afternoon nap…..but not necessarily in that order ! I blame the jet lag 😁