We are in lush, verdant, Vancouver BC. Bet you didn't see that coming!
We decided we were ready for the West Coast leg of our trip. The winds blow north to south on the coast, so going DOWN is just the smarter way to go. I wanted desperately to go up so that our route would look more complete, but it was silly. After the Rockies we were in for a lot more hot desert and it really seemed crazy to do anything but go North before heading down. So here we are, in Vancouver. Its so wet and juicy and delicious after all that dusty dry interior-air. Just for fun, this is my favorite sign in the incredibly low-budget hostel where we are staying, really gives you a feel for the place:
