Here in Vancouver its been raining off and on for over a week. Grey skies and wind, too. The only consolation is that it is so green and lush that when the sun finally breaks through it will be gorgeous! The gardens are amazing.

The contrast in temperature will also mean that the sun will feel unbearably hot. Vancouver is famous for its on again, off again weather. The old saying around here is, "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes."