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Day 5: Vancouver BC

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Well, it seems that after our busy Saturday, we didn't take any other pictures, so you'll just have to do with the scenic ones from the internet coming up. Here is a view of Mt. Baker, a picture taken in Abbotsford. That's a small town/city/township? in the lower mainland where we stayed with some friends on Sunday. We went to their church The Bridge (can't find a link) in the morning, which met outside in a walnut orchard before having a small bbq with friends.
Unfortunately, that day was quite gloomy and even rained on us a bit both outside for the service and for lunch. The rain, though, was barely spit, and although it made it wet & cold, it wasn't as if we were standing in water or shivering, I just wished I had an extra coat.
It also pushed our bbq to inside, but the food was delicious. This whole trip, other than a few meals, were all supplied by friends or family which was so great, since I hate eating out for every meal while on vacation. Not only is that expensive, but it also doesn't make you feel good, either.
We were so thankful we had so many wonderful home made meals offered to us!
This day was also very relaxing, as we just sat around with a few friends and talked for hours. Toward the late evening, we packed up everything back into the truck and headed back to L & D's house for the rest of our duration in British Columbia.

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affectioknit said…
I've loved all of your BC pictures - I have a dear friend from there - and these remind me of her...

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