I fall in slow motion into vacation mode.

It has been a challenging few days with Westjet …. But let me tell you about wonderful people.  4 plus hours on the phone as our flights were cancelled and rebooked on different dates.  Today, an evening 15 minutes in the air and a few lineups to talk to Westjet reps to get complimentary hotel room at the Sandman on Georgia in Vancouver   

Before we got booked in, the reduced cost was $760 a night!  Lucky we did not have to pay that …. Westjet picks up the tab for hotel, taxis and 6 meal vouchers.  We have a beautiful 11th floor room in the city.  The sunset was breath taking.  Then light appies , baked tomatoes and whipped feta dripping in garlicky olive oil and spice …. Gluten free crackers and toasted seed bread for Mary.  We didn’t lick the bowl but neither did we leave any in the dish!  It was amazing. A nice glass of house red wine.  Complimentary to Westjet.  We have had a series of the very nicest people for this whole experience, wait staff, Westjet agent, maître de, hotel manager.  

Other guests at the hotel are Anime Comic-Con dressed up Japanese young people in wigs and elf ears and horns.  It is like a scene from a science fiction movie or comic book.  Super fun.  Very risqué black see through net outfits, leaving nothing to the imagination… almost as revealing as the beach volleyball team at the Paris Olympics.  Ha ha.

Tomorrow we prepare for arrival in Rome and a night at the Yes Hotel.  Then to a wonderful relaxing cruise in the Med. Oceania on the ship Riviera.

Tonight we are settled in bed, the twinkling lights of the city on this clear summer night.  It is a beautiful place.  Really very fortunate to have this opportunity to stay here and take in the view.  Feeling the moment and not wishing it was otherwise.  

Good night from this city not far from home