So after my work-sponsored trip to Vancouver a few weeks ago (which allowed me to see my first Whitecaps game), I was scanning the calendar for my next chance to see one. It turns out that my wife has been itching to get away, and we haven't had any time away (by ourselves) since our son was born 10 months ago. So she suggested that we arrange for grandma to babysit for a night and cash in some air miles and go somewhere for a quick getaway.
Splendid idea - how about August 11-12 in Vancouver? Oh look at that... the Whitecaps play Real Salt Lake on the 11th. Done. Although she's not a big sports fan when things are on TV, she genuinely enjoys seeing sports live (especially hockey and soccer, fittingly), so she's fully on board with my plan. The only downside is that the only available flight departs Calgary at 7:00am, which will mean a very early morning. But we'll get nearly two full days in Vancouver, a Whitecaps game, and only need to be away for one night.
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