Across the friendliest border.

Today we got up extra early to head out to meet our friends the Sabot's,  We had previously agreed to meet up at the airport upon their arrival from Ontario Canada, but the traffic and other factors delayed us about about 30 min.  So we agreed to meet at the ferry station instead.
Our first extremely pleasant experience today was crossing the Canadian border into Vancouver. We decided it may be a good idea to stop at the visitor center to get information for our trip (since we have no phone and GPS in Canada). Wow, were we impressed with the service, the organization and the beauty of this country.  Talk about first impressions.  The lady's at the visitor center, directly at the border crossing, gave us maps, looked up reservations, gave us detailed instructions that made all the difference in the world.
After about an hour and a half we arrived to the boat ferry that would transport us (including our car) to Gibsons Canada.  There we met up with the Sabot family, Luc, Anita, the children and Luc's parents.  We traveled on the ship but had an opportunity to get off and take in the view of the ocean.  What a beautiful place that is.  We never knew that Gibsons is called the Sunshine Coast.  It only snows once a year and is mostly sunny year round.  In Canada!!!
After a 40 min boat ride we got off and drove to Luc's parents house.  A true resort like setting.  A house on top of a mountain with almost 360* view of the beach.  From their deck and almost every window of the house.  It is so beautiful, it may be difficult to leave at the end of this leg of our trip. Thank you Sabot family for the invitation and your hospitality.