Let me catch you up

I know I said I would blog daily and send pictures but it just wouldn't work.  First of all...on the ship it was $20 per day per device for Internet.  Then when I got free wifi....my iPad didn't like my location and said "go away"....
Finally I am good to go.
So let me catch you up....our flight to Calgary was lovely.  Bob took advantage of the free beer....after all, it was Friday night.  Calgary to Vancouver was the flight from hell.  We chose premium seats for the extra leg room and it is as close to first class as we get. Well, this time, the woman behind us brought her dog.....her little yippee dog who barked, whined, and howled the entire flight.....1 hour and 39 min..  The flight attendant had to remind her repeatedly to put it back into its cage. The dog owner informed us not to worry, the dog really was okay, he flew with her all the time.  I felt so much better knowing that....before we left the Vancouver airport I had written to Westjet....about creating a No Pets No fly list.  Bob as you may or may not know is allergic to dogs & cats.  We were on the plane about 10 min when he started to fill up and his eyes started itching & watering.  By the time we landed his eyes looked like he had not slept for a week, they were so red & puffy.  It took until Sunday before the swelling went down.   Grabbed a cab from the airport and that was when we discovered that we had the name off the hotel but no address.  Turns out it was np for our cabby...he just called dispatch and  called back with an address.  One hour later, we were in our room and Bob was fast asleep.
Next morning, we got up and had a relaxing breakfast before heading out for a walk, down to the water.  We sat for about an hour, then headed up the steep to our hotel.  I know you are all thinking I am trying to kill Bob, but seriously, walking at his pace is harder on me then him....lol
Around noon we got a cab and headed to our ship.  We thought we would get there early and beat the crowds.  Well I think all the passengers had the same idea...we were gathered like cattle and led down  roped aisles....back & forth until we reached an auditorium with chairs.  We finally got our picture taken were headed down the ramp to board the beautiful cruise ship.  First thing we did was find a bar with comfy chairs and we ordered drinks.  After a couple hours , we went to our cabin, which was upgraded to a mini suite.....it was beautiful ....a lovely balcony with a great view....and a railing too high for Bob to push me overboard.  Pictures below show Bob opening his envelope from Jake & Gloria (thank you very much)....view from our stateroom......inside ship....water front Vancouver.....me amongst a beautiful sculpture of laughter in Vancouver

And away we go....

Look at that ...all packed and still have a half hour before Claude, our driver, comes to pick us up..  And for the record...I was ready first.   

Hey Jim.... check out the back pack.....free advertising all month. Although, I think it weighs more than my suitcase. 

The garbage is gone......dishwasher emptied....wonderful neighbours all prepped for yard & pool maintenance....and plant watering & mail collection.  Our biggest challenge...or rather my biggest challenge was trying to print my boarding pass from home.  First the printer was out of ink....so I put in new cartridge.....still no ink.  After 45 min of pure frustration, I pulled out the new cartridge and realized that I had not removed the safety tab.  I wish I could say that is the first time that has happened.....Now I was ready to print ....well,  not realizing it, I had selected to send electronic version to my phone.  I have no idea how that will work but I am sure they deal with seniors every day, who dont quite understand electronics....hey, at least I have a cell phone....with data...saying that...here I sit at the airport and  I am embarrassed to say, I left my phone at home.   A whole month without it.  I hope this is not a sign of things to come, but rather the worst thing we encounter.  Please let the travel Gods be with us the rest of the way........

Before we begin.....

I started this blog years ago and after time, forgot about it.  While trying to create a new blog I found this one, so decided to revive it.
I finally figured out a way to keep in touch while we travel, without notifying the world by social media, that our house is empty......lol
Blogging is the way to go, especially since I love to write stories.  I will keep in touch along the way and post my pictures.  Hopefully you will feel like you are right there with us.....
FYI....still not packed.....