We arrived in Vancouver before 11:00, two flights in advance of the departure of the ship, as advised by the travel agent to avoid problems if WestJet cancelled or delayed our flight. No problems. The taxi took us through downtown Vancouver to Canada Place, which is where the cruise ships dock. (I asked about the new Central Library, and caught a glimpse of it. More anon.) The cruise ship passenger-processing area was a marvel of efficiency. A porter whisked away our heavy luggage with its special luggage tags. The taxi driver pointed out how to get back up to the street. After a pause for reflection and to put our hand luggage in order, we walked a long hallway to the adjacent hotel and up onto the street. Setting off across a small plaza adorned with
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