The highlight of the holiday was a birthday trip to Whistler
Here we are on the ferry. I thought we were spending a night in Vancouver.
I was completely wrong!
We set off along the Sea to Sky road, stopping for a while at Shannon Falls,which are absolutely beautiful!
Whistler village is a quaint, bustling, Alpine type place, with a lovely atmosphere.
This reggae band was playing in the village square when we arrived.
I was privileged to sit in the Olympic rings from the winter Olympics 2010.
Up Whistler Mountain.
The view from the gondola which goes up the mountainside.
Looking down to the village.
And up towards the summit.
Photo opportunity with this rather large inukshuk!
And one for me too.
But who's this?
There was obviously a photo-shoot taking place.
The scantily-clad young 'bird' eventually attracted a hungry little bird onto her outstreched hand, what for we don't know.
Brrrrrrrrrrr.................mission accomplished!
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola experience!
Our next mission was to get from the top of Whistler mountain to the top of Blackcomb mountain!
Here are some of the stats! A bit scary!!
More stats................. Over half the people in our gondola admitted to being very scared, including one man................. I wasn't ,though, as I was so excited!
Still on terra firma......Karen looking apprehensive.
High in the air!
It's a long, long way down.
We made it safely and my daughter is very proud of us both.
Now for a beer for her to face the return journey!
I just thought it was all brilliant!!!!!
This is an awesome place.
Relaxing in Whistler village after a spot of shopping.
This has been an amazing birthday treat.
Thank you, Dave and Karen.
