Hi everyone...well the day came, a couple of hours ago said our goodbyes to family (after a lovely pub meal) and got the taxi to Manchester airport. Got an 11am flight to Vancouver tomorrow so relaxing in hotel room was definitely a better option than stressful/upsetting goodbyes at the airport.

A few tears when leaving, but everyone then had things to do and occupy themselves.

We have waited 4 years for this and can't wait to start our new life. Good luck all you travellers out there. My departure list is all checked off and it was worth it.

Tomorrow....Granville Island and some bubble tea! x

Congrats and good luck with tomorrow. We are 2007ers and made the move last Oct.

Granville Island brewery is also good :-)

Thanks. Will have to check that out! We did land last October too, but only stayed 2 weeks as had so much to do back in UK

If you could pop some drier and warmer weather in your case it would be very much appreciated.

If you head to the brewery, try the sample platter....I think it was seven different beers (1/3 pint per glass).

Good Luck and best wishes for your new life in Van.

Welcome. You can drink all the GI Brewery swill you want but stay away from my sausages.

Bring some suntan cream

Very funny! Still raining here. Supposed to be better by the weekend

I feel dirty saying this but i'm quite enjoying the Whole Foods apple and pork sausages with my mash and gravy these days

Their plain bangers are not too bad either.

Oh it's been pissing it down all day downtown too but this weekend is set to be very nice indeed.

I might even wander to GI myself for a nosey and a cup of posh tea

Best of luck with your move! According to the news, we are due a nice hot summer! Would be nice for sure!

Goodluck for the future. Nice hot summer, yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Poppit

All the best with your new future; wishing you well.

PS. It's raining here too!

They'll be flying into glorious weather here so as most Brits have an unhealthy fascination with it, they're going to have a cracking welcome weather-wise.