Day # 69
We made a trip to Victoria, BC! What a beautiful, historical, wonderful place! We saw lots, we walked lots, we ate lots (yes! sea food!) and plus I had learned a lot too!
I took over 800 pictures, so, picking out the ones I would like you to see and post for my photo Challenge is a challenge!
The first morning, we walked down to the Inner harbour, sat and had coffee, we watched the Harbour Ferries/water taxis zip about, the sea gulls flew over head and people making their way to work. We quickly discovered that a lot of shops do not open until between 10-11a.m!
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| Johnson St. Bridge and Black Ball Ferry |
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| Inner Harbour view from Harbour Ferry |
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| The Empress view from Harbour Ferry |
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| Water Ferry we toured "The Gorge" |
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| Bee Hives at The Empress |
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| The Empress |
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| We went shopping!! |
After lunch we did our own driving tour of Victoria! I loved the smell of the ocean! Climbing around rocks and drift wood! Seeing the old homes, wondering about the lifestyle, the story behind the windows and doors of these Victorian homes. What can I say about all the flowering scrubs, and plants everywhere! I loved the colours, the smell, and yes, I was trying to figure out how to take plants and cuttings home (if only they would survive Prince George winters) ….but, my favourite place to be was at the beaches!
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| Beacon Hill Park |
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| Beacon Hill Park |
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| Oak Bay Marina |
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| Photo Challenge Day # 69 "Cattle Point" |
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| Cattle Point |
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| Gyro Park Beach |
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| The View of Victoria from Mt. Tolmie |
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| No one at home at Craigdarroch Castle. |
The Day ended with a Romantic walk to dinner, and back to the hotel!
Day # 70
This morning we had booked a trip with "Springtide" to do some whale watching. It was exhilarating! The view awesome! I loved the sea air! We were a little disappointed that we didn't see a whale. We did see saw lots of ocean, ships and wild life on Discovery Island. Our tour even took us into the USA waters!
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| Dressing up for Whale watching! |
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| Light house in the USA |
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| Discovery Island |
After our "Springtide" tour. We went for a walk around Victoria. Then headed back to the Inner Harbour for Fish n'Chips lunch on the Wharf!
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Beehive Wool Shop! Yes I went
shopping there! |
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| Fan Tan Alley |
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| Market Square |
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| Our lunch View |
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| A church |
After lunch we walked back to the car, and headed up Island towards Shawnigan Lake.
But, first head stopped at Fort Rodd and Fisgard Lighthouse and National Museum.
My first lighthouse! I was very intrigued with the history of Fort Rodd.
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| Fort Rodd, upper Battery |
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| Fort Rodd, upper Battery |
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A part of the Underground Magazine
Complex, Upper Battery |
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| Electric light station |
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| The Troops |
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| Fisgard Light house (view from Fort Rodd) |
We left there and stopped by Witty's Lagoon. It was a great place to stop and walk. You can see the ocean, as well as the bird life at the lagoon.
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| Photo Challenge # 70 "Witty's Lagoon" |
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| Royal Roads |
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| Royal Roads |
Our last stop was at Royal Roads University. I had a family member attend Royal Roads when it was a military college. So, the trip there felt special.
We arrived at Shawingan Lake ready to relax and plan for the next adventure.
My next posting will be Day #71 and # 72!
I hope you enjoy these photographs.
Jewels
Wow! Looks like a perfect romantic weekend! Beautiful pictures, too! Things are greening up for your visit.
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