Vancouver - Time To Say Goodbye

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

A parting lunch before my flight home to Blighty.

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

A meal was booked in at Joe Fortes, a big part of the city's culinary history. The restaurant was named in honour of a British/Canadian gent who settled in English Bay before becoming Vancouver's first ever lifeguard. Check out his story at their website.

To borrow (sort of) from the Bassey who is a Dame:

“The minute I walked in the joint 
I could see you were a place of distinction 
A real big spender
Good lookin’ so refined 
Say, wouldn’t you like to know
what’s goin’ on in my mind? ”

A Dry Vodka Martini with a twist, that's what.

To say farewell to Vancouver there was a walk on the beach ahead of what promised to be a feast. 

Local oysters - asked for a recommendation from the waiter - West Coast Premium

He wasn't wrong

I went for 3

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

Impressive bottles of bubbles on the counter behind me

Main event was the Lobster & Shrimp Roll, homemade bread & salad

I nearly fainted when it arrived at my table

Tried in vain to cut the roll into manageable bitesize pieces

This was a pointless pursuit

I needed a bib

D E L I C I O U S

It was a great way to round off one of the most amazing trips of my life so far.

I was reluctant to leave not only Joe Fortes but the city.

See you soon Vancouver 

AMM (Mwah)