Multimodal day

We started our day in Gibsons in the rain. Experts say the sun is on they way! Before catching the ferry Norm wanted to check out Camp Elphinstone where he was a camp counsellor almost 48 years ago.



It's still there! We had barely had a chance to explore the area when "security" people came by to see what our business was. So after a quick look around we headed to catch the ferry to Horseshoe Bay.
From Horseshoe Bay we took Marine Drive to West Vancouver. What a beautiful drive twisting up and down through rainforest to the sea. Although it was narrow in spots, most drivers were polite when passing. Once we hit the commercial area of West Van it was so busy. Fortunately Norm found a bike path along Ambleside Park, Hollyburn Sailing Club and under the Lions Gate bridge. What a relief from the highway.



As we biked through the business section of North Van, Norm found a delightful lunch spot, the Daisy Cafe. We had yummy homemade soup and panini. The owner was so helpful he even drew a map for us to find our way to the Seabus.
Once on the Seabus we arrived at the Vancouver Waterfront Terminal ready to catch the West Coast Express train to Mission. Having bikes made escalators difficult to maneuver so we used the elevator.






What a great way to get out to the valley and not having to bike through the city. We relaxed on the train doing all we could not to fall asleep on the extremely smooth and quiet ride. Mission is where I was born and where I left the day after I graduated. So deciding to bike on to Abbotsford was fine by me! The weather started to improve and we were blessed with sunshine and pushed along with a strong wind over the Mission bridge. What a great ride along flat roads with wide shoulders, except for that last long steep hill to our accommodations for the night. There are times when you are biking and you don't think you can do it, it's too steep, too difficult but you keep going and when you make it, it sure feels good! 28 1/2 miles biking today. We are loving the holiday and the Sun is on its way.
So did find all our modals of transportation today? Bike, ferry, Seabus, elevator, train and of course by foot. Tomorrow USA!

Location:Abbotsford