and so it begins in vancouver...

i arrived in vancouver today (1/16). its a very friendly city. i was asked twice if i needed help finding where i needed to go (i guess they can tell you arent from here when you are walking down the street with 2 suitcases and a huge backpack), and one time is was a pair of semester at sea-ers. it was really easy to find the hotel even without the helpful people - just 2 stops on the airtrain and then a few blocks walk. im staying on robsen street, which is very busy and looks very promising for me to find some fun after i finish settling into the hotel and a bite to eat.
the city is really pretty, although the weather sucks. this is how i felt during my 2 days in seattle as well. ill have more to say when i get back. right now im hungry for food and fun.