Monday, April 09, 2012

Vancouver, B.C.

Dave's parents came to visit last week while the kids had their spring break, and Dave took the week off of work.  We thought it would be fun to head up to Vancouver, B.C. for a couple of days.  Our family had been there before with my parents when we were here for our internship in the summer of 2010, but this was a first for Dave's parents.  First stop was once again, Stanley Park and the Totem Poles.

Since it wasn't raining, the kids got to run around a little

Even Daddy got into the spirit of playing.  Although after a while he commented that his stamina has changed a little since he was a kid.  Ya think??:):)

The next day, we went to the Vancouver Aquarium.  And I have to admit, as far as Aquariums go, this was a pretty good one.  We got to see more then sea lions and seals, like this white Beluga Whale.

Ever since Dylan got his little Squirt (the turtle stuffed animal that Scott is holding), he has talked about bringing him to the Aquarium when we went.  He had fun introducing Squirt to all his friends in the water there:)

Close to our hotel in downtown Vancouver, there were these wierd looking statues.  They were done by a guy who showed himself in different poses laughing.  Kind of random.:)

We also headed back to Capilano Suspension bridge.  Here is Scott being silly and acting like he is giving a speech of some sort.   

The only proof we have that I was actually there as well, haha:)

This is a side view of the suspension bridge you walk over

They added a new feature from last time we came here in summer 2010.  This is the cliffwalk, where you are walking on aisles that just hang over the side of the cliff.  And some of what you walk on was clear.  It was a little freaky looking at how far up we were, and being able to see the drop beneath our feet.

This is one of the clear floor overhangs on the cliffwalk

Here is a view from the suspension, of the cliffwalk we were on.  It doesn't show in the picture, but it was quite a huge drop to the canyon and river below.

Dave and Dylan making their way across the bridge.  It sways alot.

We had fun in Vancouver and look forward to when Dave's parents can come visit again!:)

2 comments:

The Johnsons said...

wow. we would love to come try the suspension bridge. I also just had this strange feeling that I KNOW i missed your birthday. I am lame. Don't worry. I'll send you an awesome mothers day card or something!!

Susan Andrus said...

Capilano is such a fun place. The new glass walkway looks great! Well have to go back to give it a try and also see the aquarium. Love Dave on the playground! :)