We took it easy driving back from Whistler to Vancouver, stopping first at Shannon Falls Park to see the waterfalls which were very visible from the road, only to discover that there were several waterfalls we had passed if we'd known about them. Then we stopped at Horsehoe Bay for a good look at Bowen's namesake island.
The Vancouver aquarium was small but very well done, and we had enough time to experience the 4D shark movie, and the touch-based hands on lab. After that we checked into the hotel and then went to dow
ntown Richmond for dinner, where we returned the rental car.
The dinner was great, but the kids wanted Boba, so we walked to the nearest Boba place and along the way saw a supermarket. Going in, I saw Lay's Octopus Ball chips as well as Beef Wellington flavor'd chips, which I'd never seen before! Clearly random Vancouver supermarkets stocked stuff that made Ranch 99 look like Safeway.
The Day's Inn at the Vancouver International Airport was impressive --- the lodging was good, but the breakfast was far better than many much more expensive restaurants, as was the hotel's attention to detail and shuttle service. It's not in a great location but we were there for only one night anyway. I checked in on the flight while at the aquarium and booked another security appointment.
The last morning, we zipped through security in quick order, cleared customs and were at our gate in 30 minutes. The only snafu came when our overpacked luggage got flagged as being too big so we had to check the bags.
Bowen asked to come back to Whistler again, a far cry from his stance at the start of the trip where he was threatening to boycott the classes. But when I asked if he'd give up his birthday present for another Whistler trip this year he said No. But he asked to give up his Costa Rica school trip in exchange for a Whistler trip next year instead. I guess that means we'll be coming back to Whistler some time.
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