We flew Charlottetown-Montreal-Vancouver today; we didn’t leave Charlottetown until 4:00 p.m. and we’re in bed in Vancouver at 11:00 p.m. Such is the wonder of the rotating Earth.

We had but one airport security passage today, in Charlottetown, and it went swimmingly. And the rest of the trip was uneventful.

Upon arrival at YVR we went on a scavenger hunt for the official Dog Relief Area and found it cleverly disguised as a bunch of potted evergreens on a traffic island outside international arrivals. Ethan was unperturbed and had a five minute long pee.

We found our way to the SkyTrain, navigated to the Yaletown station, walked up the hill to Burrard. And are now ensconced inside The Burrard.

We’re exhausted but happy travelers, ready to take on the Pacific Northwest. After a good sleep.