Rainy Saturday after a week of sun

Well, Marc's departure was perfect timing, because as soon as we dropped him off at the airport, it started pouring. On any other day, it would have been OK. Today, it was a little bit unpleasant. Tucker and I were invited by Michelle (who works for Helly Hansen) to watch a regatta from the spectator boat. We made our way to the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club at Jericho Beach and as soon as we started strolling down the marina towards the boat, the rain started falling. And then more rain. And then a downpour. And the boat was late. And we didn't have umbrellas or raincoats. We were soaked. The spectator boat finally arrived, everyone snugged inside, where the temperature suddenly spiked, as did the humidity level. So, we didn't really see the race, but we did get lunch and a good laugh out of it :-)

Below are some pictures from Marc's visit. We had a great time together. On Wednesday, my birthday, Marc went to Granville Island and bought dinner. He made me lamb on the BBQ, asparagus and cherry tomato, bruscheta for appies, with two lovely bottles of wine to accompany the meal. He also bought some fruit tarts, delicious. Then I opened all my gifts, thank you very much everyone, it was very nice. I got: a gift certificate for MEC from Annie, Marc and Michèle, a beautiful necklace from a jewelry artist from Mom and Dad, earrings and a pajama from Monique and Alphonse, a coffee necklace from Cuba from Monique Landry, a frog fridge magnet from Mexico from Annie, goodies from the Atwater market from Marc, wine from Sharon, a candle and frog coasters from Anna, a mask from Gerrie, a gift certificate for Chapters from Janetta, Stephanie, Scott, Dennis, Jennifer, Michelle and Ed, a sexy tank-top and undies, table runners, cushions for my patio chairs and a kayaking book from Tucker, and a charm bracelet from Anne-Marie. As you can see, I was spoiled!

Then, on Thursday, Marc and I went to the Vancouver Aquarium for an after-hour BBQ. We arrived around 4, visited the aquarium, watched the dolphin and beluga shows, the sea otters getting dinner, and when they closed the doors at 7, we stayed behind for some hamburgers, salad and wine. We were seated next to the belugas and as soon as the crowds left, they became a lot more interactive and would play with people, show off, play around and make all kinds of sounds (the belugas are called the canaries of the sea). It was great!


Very bright anemone - Vancouver Aquarium