Our last day in Victoria was on the 14th of June. So, before we pass along some info and pics of our road trip across Canada, here are some parting shots and thoughts on Victoria...
Our last Saturday, we spent some time watching the mountain biking stunt show in downtown Victoria.
On the same day in downtown Victoria, there was a nude bicycling event. Victoria clearly has it all (and bares it all)! And contrary to rumours, the riders are not Carolyn and Tony.
Mark, Carolyn and Tony took in a boat show near Victoria Harbour. Actually, it was a toy boat show, and all the participants were very proud of the manoeuvers their vessels made in the small pond by harbour. The participants of the show (all retirees) were very relaxed about when the activities would begin, so here we wait patiently for show to start.
Here is one proud toy boater successfully maneouvering his vessels to round up toy logs.
One weekend, we took a drive with Mark to the southwest part of the Vancouver Island. Here we explore one of the beaches there, China beach.
Here we show off our cupcakes and then eat them on China Beach.
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A view from our balcony: an Anglican Cathedral with Mount Baker off in distance
Another view from our balcony: the Straight of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountain range in the distance
A shot of the interior of our apartment.
Along Dallas Road near downtown and the harbour, cruise ships dock and let passengers explore downtown Victoria. The path along Dallas road was also a frequent jogging route for Tony, and he would often meet passengers on their way downtown. One was a fellow jogger, who needed, he said, exercise given the extensive buffets on the ship.
Carolyn and Mark on a pier off Dallas road
Near Dallas Road stands a marker signifying the end (or the beginning) of the TransCanada Highway (1). It is a fitting parting shot to our stay in Victoria, because here begins our journey eastward along that same highway.
We will miss you Victoria. Hope to see you soon! The journey across Canada awaits...
Love to all, C &T
