The group split into three this morning. Pauline and I walked down to the waterfront to people-watch and admire the yachts. Emma and Sophie were determined to obtain a prominent position to watch the Pride Parade so headed onto Robson Street. The adventurous ones travelled by bus, train and another bus to Queen Elizabeth Park, but stopped off at a sports shop to meet Simon and buy frisbies for disc golf. It was very hot and Sophie and Ralph sought shade whilst others ran round after discs. Simon managed to get one into the middle of the half-dried lilly pond! But decided not to risk the walk on the lilly-pads to retrieve it. At half time we retired to the conservatory & gardens for cooling drinks and to admire the view from this high point. Most of us then made our way home by train and on foot (the bus routes had been changed for the parade!). Down-town Vancouver was cluttered with bunting, confetti and other odd-looking things, as six very tired people plodded back to the hotel.
Meanwhile, the Pride Parade participants enjoyed walking and dancing along the route to a noisy reception of thousands of spectators. The emergency services personal and vehicles led the parade, there were marching bands, flag bearers and cheer leaders.
Simon joined us for supper before riding back to Maple Ridge. Amazingly, the girls have gone out twice for walks this evening, the second, to English Bay, for Emma's Sophie to dip her feet in the ocean.
Tomorrow? Biking around Stanley Park and the Aquarium on the agenda. Marcus wants to find a wood fired pizza diner for our last night in Vancouver. The majority may settle for the nearest pizza meal available.
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