Hey guys!! We landed in Vancouver, bikes and all, on the 15th, after pulling an all-nighter to finish packing and readying the apartment for our sublet tenants. We had our first taste of Indian-style scams before we even left Pearson!! Gary and Sharon dropped us off at Air Canada departures (thanks for the lift!) and we were immediately targeted by a porter to carry our bikes, packs, and suitcase. Was great until Mick was excorted to "the counter" where he was informed that the porter service costs $14 with a tip for the porter himself as optional! We could have just as easily got our own cart for $2. Live and learn.... The flight was good - lots of Canadian Shield and then Rocky Mountains to look at. In Vancouver, we stayed with Grant and Eduardo,
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