After checking into my motel, I went to a sushi place called Toshi, which got a really high Zagat food rating [26/30].  The sushi rolls were so cheap [$2.95 to $3.75], and also some of the best I have ever tasted!  After eating, I went to Stanley Park to get some pictures of the sun setting over Vancouver.  Stanley park features some huge trees, and is right on the Pacific Ocean; it was a very nice evening.  I went back to my motel after that and got a good night of sleep!

On the 25th, Alon picked Neal up from the Vancouver Airport.  From there, we drove straight to Chilliwack, BC for a white water rafting trip.  We were greeted by the friendly staff, grabbed a quick lunch that they provided and changed into our wetsuits.  We drove to a spot on the river 16 km from the rafting place, and got a thorough safety talk. 

After that, we jumped in the raft and were off!  We hit some pretty big rapids; mostly grade III, but one grade IV section.  The owner of the company, who must be in his late 50s, was kayaking down the torrent river next to our rafts the entire time.  We really got a kick out of this; he was amazing at kayaking, and we were joking about our leisurely kayaking adventures.  They took us through the woods to a waterfall.  We climbed behind it and took some pictures [it was freezing!]. 

After some more big rapids, we got back to camp and changed into some warm clothes.  We then went to the downtown to see a movie, Knocked Up, and to have some local Chinese cuisine.  We went back to the rafting camp after the movie, and slept in our tent in one of their fields!