On Saturday, we drove to Keith's mom's home on Camano Island in Washington and enjoyed a wonderful lunch looking out at the water. She has a beautiful view! After long goodbyes, we bid our old friends farewell and ventured north to British Columbia. On their suggestion, we took a slight detour along beautiful Chuckanut Drive. After a rather brief and uneventful border crossing into Canada, we began the drive to Whistler.
The highway between Vancouver and Whistler is called the Sea to Sky Highway and has been voted the most romantic road in the world. I have to tell you, and this is no exaggeration, I believe that is the most beautiful drive I've ever seen! You hug the coast for most of it with absolutely incredible snowcapped mountains surrounding the crystal clear water. Pictures just don't do justice. It is truly spectacular!
Not thinking the scenery could get better, we arrived in Whistler. Consistently voted the best ski resort in North America, it is no wonder why this is the site of the alpine events for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Yes, it is July, and the skiing is minimal (note that I didn't say non-existent, because we saw a guy walking on the road this morning in ski boots with poles, and I don't think he was just thinking wishfully). Again, it is hard to describe the beauty of this village and surrounding mountains. We have a breathtaking view from our timeshare unit (see pictures below) and feel a little awkward walking around with our mouths gaping open looking up at the mountains. Wow. Psalm 19 says the heavens declare the glory of God. Well, Whistler must be pretty close to heaven, then.
We spent Canada Day (July 1) in Whistler Village eating, shopping, people-watching and taking in the finals of the Red Bull Elevation BMX competition at the base of Whistler Mountain. This morning (July 2), as I sit in a Blenz Coffee House, I can't wait to explore more of these beautiful mountains!
Highway to Lake Quinault, WA
Robert and Carolyn at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
View from our unit in Whistler
View from our unit in Whistler
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Oh my poodness you guys are so lucky to be there!! It looks completely gorgeous and I wish I was there with you. I hope you guys have a great time in the great outdoors and take a lot more pictures! Hey Bob, did you shave your peach fuzz yet? He He. I love you all and wish you a great time on your vacation!
Love,
Taylor
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