Flying to Vancouver was my first time on a seaplane and I LOVED it! It was really cool seeing all of the islands and inlets that we took the boat to from the sky.  I recognized a lot of places and found a few spots I might try to explore when I get back! Apparently Harbor Air’s flight from Lake Union to Vancouver was a new one for them and there were some growing pains.  My flight originally left Vancouver at a reasonable time in the afternoon, however before I left they had changed it to 7 in the morning due to pilot availability.  That means that I had to be at the seaplane terminal by 6:35.  😮 That’s NOT a relaxing morning, especially because Starbucks wouldn’t be open in time for me to get a latte and a breakfast sandwich before leaving the hotel.

However it worked out in the end because I actually arrived before the seaplane terminal even opened and decided to wander around outside on the waterfront and take a few last minute photos (because I didn’t have enough already?!).  The sun was just coming up over the mountains, turning everything pink and purple! I may have to reconsider this whole sunrise/sunset thing!

It was an amazing weekend! I’m not sure how Jason’s going to be able to top this year’s birthday present! The workshop was fantastic and I learned so much.  The seaplane ride was just a bonus.