Received in post today after concluding it had surely been lost in transit. Sent by my friend Brian in Edmonton, as a surprise reminder of the time we spent at Stanley Park and in Vancouver this summer. Will have to read while playing The Sunday's track "Summertime", when I'm confident enough it won't make me cry. Thanks for the memories B. x

In case it now ever gets lost - the inscription says:

"I don't know what this book is like other than what the reviewers said, but I do know that it is set in a place that I will always have fond memories of because of you. (It's also about innovative dishes that highlight local cuisine - which makes me think of you, and about working with the homeless, which makes me think of me!). Enjoy, Brian."