Excellent Vancouver Hostel review (Youth Hostels in Vancouver in general)

Member Name: Repulsed

Product:	Youth Hostels in Vancouver in general
Date:	20/08/06 (177 review reads)
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Advantages: I'll be in Vancouver next month, and have been reviewing hotels near the cruise terminal

Disadvantages: I found no disadvantages

I can't honestly remember how I happened upon your review of the youth hostel in Vancouver, but I felt that you'd given me all that I'd need to know, should I visit the city again. You covered everything! My son, and I always stayed at the Youth Hostel in Montreal, when we attended the Fireworks Festival, and Comedy Festival for many consecutive years, albeit we haven't attended in four years, because he's lost interest in travelling, period. That's the only hostel I've ever stayed at, but I love their prices versus a hotel.

I'll be travelling to Vancouver on 23 September, and sailing two days later, w/my 10 year old granddaughter on a Pacific Coastal cruise to Los Angeles, where she lives. I want to indoctrinate her in the pleasure of being at sea. I began sailing many years ago, when I didn't know another soul locally, who'd ever done it. To me, it's the most relaxing way to travel. The meal listings are extensive, the shows generally entertaning, and it gives me a chance to discuss, w/others, their favorite travel destinations if they're so inclined. My son, feels the ships aren't in port long enough to really get a feel for the city visited. That's true, but it amply satisfies my curiosity in most ports. I, also, thoroughly enjoyed trips to various countries w/him, and especially because he walked me so many miles sightseeing that I'd lose 11 pounds on each trip. He's gifted in that he picks up enough of a local language to ask directions, read bus signs, menus, etc.

When we were in Jordan (just prior to the USA invasion of Iraq), and the guide I hired, asked where he'd learned Arabic, and was surprised that he'd been learning it after our arrival there. He offered to let him room w/his family, to become more proficient, and stated that Arabic is the same in all countries, w/only a slight variation in accent. While I didn't want to put my son up for an adoption, I did think that he should accept this invitation, to avail himself of the many opportunities w/our State Department, etc., for interpretors. Alas, how many kids share the same vision for their future, as their parent? He wasn't however, able to read Arabic writing, which he was able to do in European restaurants, Japan, China, etc.

Obviously, I've reached the requested 75 words (long ago), so Bon Voyage to ya'll. Diane from upstate New York.

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