View passing by Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship during a recent trip heading to Alaska. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Another view of Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez

More wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez