Hilton Richmond
5911 Minoru Boulevard Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 4C7, Canada
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Bears, Skunks and Raccoons
Vancouver - a city with mountains,coastlines and as unpredictable weather as the UK. On the flight in we could see the Rocky Mountains and instantaneously knew this would be a much better tourist experience than Toronto.
We were met by Sushma at the airport, and she went to a lot of effort accommodating us. The bed they provided us was so comfy, I fear Parminder is going to demand a memory foam mattress when we eventually return to the UK. A big thank you to both Sushma and ...
Lovin' the Coven
This is it, my final week in Vancouver - time to make sure I get to spend as much time with my nearest and dearest as possible. I actually have a timetable to make sure I can squeeze it all in. I had grand plans of hosting soirees in my apartment but with everyones busy lifestyles, its turned out easier to break it down into groups of availability - tonight Yael and Mika.
I headed to the shops to buy supplies for the weeks entertaining opting to take the scenic route ...
Pre-travel preparation
... right away. In my opinion there is no point in coming home right away, I mean I'm already in Africa why not explore a little. So hopefully, if I get everything organized I can make my way over to Kenya and do a safari. That to me would be unbelievable in my mind.
There is just so much to do before and after I'm in Ghana.
I will hopefully remember to keep you updated and entertained as soon and as much as possible.
Until next time,
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Arrival
... would government be without bureaucracy?
Once through all the formalities and in the landside area, the information desk was very helpful in providing information and maps, and then finding and a booking a room at the Executive Inn Express, a hotel that complied well with the requirements of a reasonable price, being near a metro station, having free internet access, and providing a free airport shuttle bus.
After checking in it was already the ...
Bali Goodbye
... no other seats to move to. I am fortunate that I do not have a strong sense of smell but Al (who has the nose of a bloodhound) really suffered. Before we determined where the unpleasant odor was coming from Al made me take of my sandals so he could check the soles as he was convinced I had stepped into manure. Al turned our air conditioning on so that it blew in their direction which made the two of them very unhappy but Al refused to relent. By ...



