Vancouver

As we do every year, on Friday afternoon we headed up to Vancouver in anticipation of Saturday's ferry trip to Salt Spring Island. This year, we stayed in Tsawwassen, but piled into the car to drive into the city to try dinner at Vij's, where we met up with M's sister and a friend, who were also in town.

I dreaded the prospect of a long wait given the weekend evening, our group of 7, the place's stellar reputation, and the fact that they don't take reservations. But we were seated by 8, after a pleasant time outside spent with drinks and free hors d'ouerves.  And the food was great!