The worst thing about visiting is the day that you have to say goodbye. We got up this morning and Stephen and Kylie made waffles and bacon for us. After being well fed and getting packed up, we decided to take the dogs for a walk.
It is good for the dogs and better for us.
We needed to keep moving and it helps a little dealing with the thought of leaving. A little animal therapy is good for the soul.
Stephen and Kylie drove us to the airport and we tried to put on our brave faces. We didn’t do a very good job.
We boarded the small plane and wiped our tears.
The spectacular views kept us snapping pics and wiping the tears. It had been such a nice time. We all needed this time.
We landed in Vancouver at the south terminal. Sarah wanted to get a picture of the cockpit of the airplane.
The pilot invited her right up to the copilot’s spot. Why not?
We took the bus to the main terminal. At the terminal, we decided to walk the full length so we got off at the first stop. Sarah suddenly stopped as she pointed out a Vancouver Canuck’s hockey bag. She wanted to know who the player was. Ron noticed that he was checking goalie sticks. We googled. We thought it might be Kevin Lankinen. As he walked towards us, Sarah asked, “are you Kevin?” He smiled and said that he was.
We asked if we could take a picture and he was very willing. He was on his way back home and looking forward to next year. Behind us a couple others were waiting to greet him. Sarah walked away thrilled to have met him and is now thinking she may have to be a Canuck’s fan next year. After getting back to the hotel, we saw that he was one of the goalies for the Finland team at the four nations. Pretty cool!
This encounter with a Canuck made Sarah’s day. I don’t think her Starbucks’ drink could even top that.
We took the shuttle to the hotel and settled in for an evening of hockey.
