Vancouver Gastown

It seems the dark and rainy days of January passed in a blur of work, school and basketball.

Then, Family Day, February 9th... we ventured where we'd never gone before. The Gastown district of Vancouver. Home to the renowned Steam Clock, and lots of interesting little shops.

 

 

Payed homage to the Olympic Flame, that burned so brightly here six years ago at the 2010 Olympics. Now it's just the bleak remains of a metal monstrosity. A sad but true reminder of passing, earthly achievement.

Selfies have become a part of our everyday life.

 

Ate lunch at the Pacific Centre, and browsed through the rather grand and sprawling Nordstrom, where one swanky pair of shoes was retailing for $1500.

Alana fancied this dress and wanted to try it in her size... until she looked at the price tag. Shocker! We definitely live on the OTHER side of the tracks!