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Canadian city of Vancouver
Fair, its futuristic design symbolised humanity’s Space-Age aspirations and America’s quest to shoot for the Moon before any other nation managed it.
It’s a fantastic attraction for all the family and, even though tiny toddlers were squealing with delight at the amazing views, it took all my resolve to edge out, eyes fixed straight ahead, on to the viewing deck.
After a moment or two staring over the glorious Puget Sound’s Elliott Bay and scanning the skyscrapers all around, it dawned on me I was moving, incredibly slowly, in a circle.
I looked down in horror as I realised I’d stepped on to the rotating glass floor. The sight of the sheer drop below my feet left me petrified and I couldn’t step off for what seemed an eternity. A hoot for thrill-seekers, but not my proudest moment!
Needle threaded – time for more art. Luckily for us, just next door is the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum showcasing the startling blown glasswork of
Chihuly.
Delightful and absorbing in equal measure, I cannot recommend a visit to this exhibition enough.
It’s a scintillating collection of unique pieces and dazzling designs in a meticulously-crafted kaleidoscope of colour. I’m so glad we visited.
Venturing away from the hub we grabbed some beer and burgers at the raucous 5 Point Café, a “24-hour legendary dive bar & diner”.
It was a genuine assault on the senses but a welcome hour or so spent filling our faces, chatting to locals relaxing at the weekend and tapping our feet to everything from Americana to punk from the pulsating juke box.
We could have stayed for ever. Sadly, we had a date with a check-in desk at Seattle-Tacoma where priority boarding and yet another glass of fizz helped take the edge off the pain of ending our fantastic twin-city adventure. artist Dale
Beautiful views: Aphrodite’s Rock in Paphos, Cyprus
Cyprus from £549pp: Jet off for seven nights all-inclusive at the three-star-plus Mayfair Gardens, Paphos, with return flights from Newcastle on April 20. Includes transfers. jet2holidays.com
A cinematographer wouldn’t have to work hard to turn this panorama into an epic opening shot of a super-villain’s
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Fuerteventura from £288pp: Bag this seven-night, self-catering stay at the four-star Pierre & Vacances Villages Clubs Origo Mare. Includes return flights from Manchester on April 23, checked bags and transfers. icelolly.com
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