First holidays away from home_ Day 5

23rd December 2011

Today I didn't so much. I just went to my uncle's place in Richmond from North Vancouver. I left my friend's place after lunch. She drove me to the sea bus terminal. That is very kind of her. I am really grateful to have such good friends. :)

First time getting into a sea bus. Well, its like ferry but its smaller than that. Initially I thought of reading my newly borrowed book during the trip, but I ended up looking at the window with awe and taking photos. I wonder how others would have thought about me. But, I don't care. :P

The trip wasn't that long. I reached Vancouver and I thought of going around the streets there to see how the Christmas preparation is going on in the west world. But it started drizzling and I don't want to bring my big luggage around too. So I decided to head towards my uncle's place in Richmond using sky train from the Waterfront station, which is in the same building as the sea bus terminal.

On the way, I decided to drop by a mall called Oakridge mall to get a box chocolates to my uncle's family. I went into the mall and hunting for the chocolates. I got a birthday card to my niece,who is turning 3 and debating whether to get her a toy or a dress. Well, I should decide before boxing week.:)

The atmosphere in the mall was great. Everyone was high in Christmas spirit and the line ups were so crazy. I wonder how it would be during boxing day though. The mall was decorated nicely and there was a photo shooting with Santa session in the mall. I took few pictures in the mall.

Then, BAM I am in Richmond. My uncle fetch me from the train station and we went to grocery shopping. This reminds me of Deepavali shopping I used to do with my mom and dad. Old good times.

Back home, I was welcomed warmly by my aunt. We ate dinner and I showed them my family photos. Then we planned what we can do during this break. I am so excited. :)

Its time to go for bed.