Day 32, Monday June 24^th:

The first night sleep at the hostel was a little uncomfortable compared to the previous hostel we had stayed at.  The room felt much smaller with squeaky beds and it was extremely toasty in the room throughout the night.  After waking up we grabbed breakfast at a crepe restaurant down the street and then explored  the city.  With it raining the options we had were limited but we wondered around none the less.  After getting lost a few times we found what we were looking for, Granville Island Market.  This was a market place like Faneuil Hall on steroids with many shops and vendors located under a bridge.  

Even on a rainy Monday morning this place was still packed with people!  There were lots of interesting foods on display along with many souvenirs. Ravi purchased himself the most expensive pepperoni stick he could find and Keith tried Candied Salmon for the first time!  Soon it began to rain even harder and we decided this may be a good time to try one of Vancouver’s six casinos.  We went back to the hostel to get directions and then headed out. We got lost again…. After a few hours we finally found the Edgewater Casino (it was on the water).  Although small compared to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, this casino had everything we needed.  Jeremy played blackjack, Keith played roulette, and Ravi played poker.  All three won money at their respective games which was something to celebrate.  Not often on these casino trips did everyone become a winner.  Time flew by and it was soon time to head back.  We walked back to the hostel for some dinner and drinks and then went to bed with a long travel day ahead of us. Let it be known, Ravi, while intimidated, DID survive these two nights in a room with several large German travelers.

~Jeremy, Keith, and Ravi