Vancouver: You Stole My Heart

After my experience there, I am officially ready to officially change Vancouver’s motto from “By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper” to “Vancouver: Nicest People, Prettiest Scenery & All Around Great Place.” Because it’s absolutely true. I have never been to a city with nicer people. True story: I was trying, rather unsuccessfully, to hail a cab downtown during morning rush hour. After about 15 minutes of walking up & down streets, arm hanging in the air, I was about to give up when a woman walked up to me. Instead of mugging me or asking for money (that’s the DC in me talking), she asked if I needed help & wanted her to call me a cab on her cell phone. Vancouver: capital of nice.

Everywhere you look in Vancouver, there’s something to look at. Historic, architecturally interesting buildings. Snow capped mountains bordering the beautiful harbor (that’s harbour to you Canadians out there) dotted with sea planes. A Starbucks… across the street from another Starbucks (they are serious about their coffee). It’s sensory overload in the best way possible. Heck, even the view from the airport is amazing!