July 25 & 26: Our first days in Squamish & Vancouver

We left Whistler on July 25 and headed to Dryden Creek RV Resort outside of Squamish. Squamish is surrounded on three sides by forest and towering peaks. The fourth side is Howe Sound. It is 40 miles from Vancouver.

We arrived at the RV park at noon but couldn’t check in till 3:00, so we went into Squamish for lunch. We ate at Pepe & Gringo’s--I kid you not. All Mexican décor--talavera sinks in restrooms, talavera geckos on the walls, etc. Food was excellent but not what you would expect. I had beef tacos, which were really fajitas with slices of sirloin. Forrest had a taco salad, which was really a fancy salad with a strange-tasting dressing in a tortilla bowl. Later after we checked in, we went back to town to do our laundry, which was managed by a Chinese family. After a couple of hours we were tired and ready to go back to camp, but the tee shirts still weren’t dry. Forrest suggested we just hang them up in the trailer. My big mouth was open and ready to say: “I don’t want the trailer to look like a Chinese laundry.” I can’t believe I caught myself before I became a raving bigot.



Picture 1: Vancover & Whistler are hosting 2010 Olympics. #2 View from Sea-to-Sky Hiway that connects Whistler to Vancover. #3 At Pepe & Gringo's #4 Street corner in Squamish. Ladies, you just wouldn't believe the gorgeous flowers and gardens in BC.

When we got back to camp, Forrest got out of the car and then told me to hurry and get in trailer because there was a bear. I froze and locked myself in the car and slumped down in the seat. I suddenly remembered that bears can get into cars (i.e. Yosemite). Forrest stood on the steps and gave me that “you are an idiot” look! He came back to the car and led me to trailer. Other campers chased the bear up the mountain.

The next day we went to Vancouver and fell in love with the city! In fact, we’re going to move to Vancouver if we can convince Mom to move. Just kidding!

Our first day in Vancouver--July 26

The pictures below are taken from and in Stanley Park, a huge, lovely park. Park also has access to at least four beaches.

At the Bridges restaurant on Granville Island. Views of marina from restaurant. My handsome date!



Today, the 27th, Forrest is fly fishing the Squamish River, and I am obviously working on the blog. As soon as I finish, I am going outside, stretch out in my lounge chair, and read a mystery novel.
How come the Vancouver board gets an entire building???