Last Saturday morning I received a surprise phone call from my friend Nicole. We went to high school together and she has been living in Vancouver for a long time now. She phoned to inform me that she was in town for the week - how fun! It is wonderful and comforting to spend time with old friends. It doesn't matter how long it's been, you pick up where you left off.


We went for lunch and to the distillery district. Everyone must try a chocolate truffle from SOMA. It is the most delicious chocolate on the planet!