Lisa was released from the hospital in Tacoma, Washington on Monday with a fistful of antibiotics and admonition to rest. The doctor was quite impressed with the speed of her recovery and sent us on our way to continue our vacation. Lisa had been in the hospital five days with a kidney infection.
We skedaddled from the hospital and managed to make the train to Seattle and from there a bus to Vancouver. Crossing the Canadian border was where the adventure really began.
There were two unmarked high tech tour buses waiting in line in front of us and three behind us. Our driver commented that they were likely a band heading to Vancouver for an upcoming performance.
Out of curiosity I pulled out my phone for a quick google. I discovered that The Chicks, (formerly known as The Dixie Chicks) were playing the next night at Rogers Arena, not far from our hotel. With confirmation and a “wink wink” from the border guards, we got excited. Even the bus driver pulled out his phone and began playing “Wide Open Spaces”.
https://youtu.be/dom7VlltBUc?si=V609pTKhNCnqhp8c
So naturally I bought tickets!
The concert was awesome!! The arena was packed with a plethora of boots, cowboy/girl hats and sequins. We had great seats and had so much fun.
Vancouver itself didn’t disappoint. The first morning I ambled down the street wide-eyed. I felt like someone just released from prison.
Unknowingly we were staying in the queer section of town. There were rainbows everywhere. The variety of restaurants alone made my head spin, Himalayan, Greek, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, all on the same block.
We will definitely be back.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
The Chicks have always been my favorite group EVER – I sang “cowboy take me away” at my wedding to bob!! (up in Canada😊) So happy lisa is better and you had such fun at the concert!! See ya ‘all in December ! Love to Lisa xo
Lorrie Jones
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We had so much fun. I love spontaneities, they make life so interesting.
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Sounds fabulous!
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We had a blast.
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Fortune sure shined on you in crossing and in where you landed. I have been to Vancouver only once, and that was in the 70s. In my wander, I found a bookstore/coffeehouse and thought that was just about the best thing I’d ever run across.
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Coffee in a bookstore, what could be better?!
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