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Each month this year, I’ve shared a little recap

Each month this year, I’ve shared a little recap of what I’ve made. But with being on holiday in Canada, it’s been only crochet this month!

With that in mind, I tried to capture some photos of my crochet with my crochet view.

My current project—a cushion cover (still very much a work in progress)—has been the perfect travel companion. Crochet hooks are allowed on flights these days (thankfully!), but scissors still aren’t. I made sure to pop a few spare hooks in my hold luggage… just in case!

Last day in Vancouver and last day of the holidays

Last day in Vancouver and last day of the holidays

Some shopping for me as our hotel was right next to the shopping district.

I've included a close up photo of the mosaic tiles that cover the hotel 💙💚🩵

In the evening we went out for dinner, found another Seymour Street and then headed for Gas Town. Saw the infamous gas steam clock. It was a lovely area with narrow streets and pretty street lamps

Even found a final few red chairs on the walk back ❤️❤️

Back to the hotel for the final time and the final sunset did not disappoint!

Sunday in Vancouver Started with the Grenville I

Sunday in Vancouver

Started with the Grenville Island Ferry over to the island for an amazing indoor market and unique independent shops.

Wee bit of crochet on the balcony of course!

Our kids had bought Clifford and I a sunset tour of Vancouver and we headed down to Canada Place for some dinner and to watch the sea planes land and take off. Not forgetting the pixelated whale sculpture!

We were taken around the city to some lovely spots including Prospect Point and the Lions Gate Bridge in Stanley Park. Then it was on to English Beach where lots of locals, geese and baby geese gathered for a beautiful sunset. There were also these large laughing statues!

After our tour we walked back along the sea wall from Canada Place and back to our hotel.

First evening in Vancouver Such a contrast from

First evening in Vancouver

Such a contrast from everywhere else we’ve stayed — but loving the city vibes and the view from our balcony!

Can’t wait to share more photos and videos from up here.

Excited to explore the city tomorrow!

Our drive down to Vancouver to Whistler down the S

Our drive down to Vancouver to Whistler down the Sea to Sky Highway was relatively short so we stopped off at Brandywine Falls, Tantalus viewpoint and Shannon Falls.

Now time for a few nights of the city before we head home

Last day in Whistler. Our hotel has been right in

Last day in Whistler.

Our hotel has been right in the centre of Whistler which has been quite the change from rural log cabins. We still have a balcony though so can crochet with a mountain view.

Rain on and off today though, so mostly misty mountains! Green Lake still looked very green.

Whistler is a very pretty town in a stunning landscape, but as all built in the last 40 years (winter Olympics held here) it feels more like Disney than a real town. Everyone is very friendly, but rare to meet a local. Shown to our table in a restaurant tonight by a lovely girl from Bangor!

Tomorrow we drive to Vancouver for our final 3 nights before we fly home

A day exploring Whistler We started with a ebike

A day exploring Whistler

We started with a ebike tour which took us along many bike paths around the town visiting a number of the lakes.

Later we took a short walk through the woods (no bears spotted!), over a suspension bridge to some abandoned and colourful wrecked train carriages. A fascinating contrast to the woods surrounding them.

Headed back to Rainbow Lake which we had cycled to early, to soak in the views (and of course a wee bit of crochet)

A day of driving and contrasts. We drove 7 hours t

A day of driving and contrasts. We drove 7 hours today, through mountains and valleys, over wooden bridges and beside raging rivers and placid lakes. We had sun and rain in equal measures.

Finally arrived in Whistler late afternoon and after 2 weeks of cute log cabins a hotel is a bit of a culture shock! Still have mountain views from the balcony though!

More from Whistler tomorrow

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