Day 1 - July 12

 We got up at 3:45 am this morning and headed to SFO with Lyft. No problems. Flew to Seattle on Alaska and then transferred to Air Canada for the flight to Vancouver. It went smoothly. Just nice to be with Matt. This guy. He is just the guy for me. There is no other way to see this. I feel so good doing anything and everything with him. 

Going through customs in Vancouver was a breeze. We had to check our bags because we were on a tiny plane and our bags were too big. But that was unbelievable smooth too. Holland had provided transfers for us so we found the bus and boarded. The trip to the dock was fine but very congested. Took us about an hour. Got through all the security processes and boarded the boat. 

Both of us were starving so headed to the Lido Deck for some food. And of course, the buffet was enormous and sumptuous. The food was good but buffets aren’t my favorite. I think I’ve said that a few times before. 

I’m so tired that I can barely function. Matt is doing better than me although he has had a few sleepless nights in a row due to challenges with Kristen’s family. 

We watched the boat leave the dock. Matt is of course interested in everything. It is a gorgeous beautiful day in Vancouver and it is impossible not to be reminded of how unbelievably lucky we are.

At this moment, I am sitting on our balcony typing and Matt is doing a boat tour. He gave me a pass and I took it. Don’t feel like doing too much and it is nice to sit.

We sat on the deck much of the afternoon and just enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Headed down to the dining room and ate an amazing dinner at about 7:30. 

Finally into bed. I am so tired that I can barely think. 

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