We figured we might as well go to Bellingham, WA. The weather was absolutely beautiful today and we were both free. We often buy cheaper eggs, milk, and cheese over the border. Just filling up on gas saves more than enough for lunch or dinner at the Old Country Buffet as well.
In order to get past the Peace Arch going south at 10:50 am, we were queued up for over an hour. Yet coming back at 3:15 the signs showed <5 minutes and they were proven accurate. In fact, it took longer to get from 8th Street to 4th right here in New Westminster than our wait and conversation with the border guard.