Victoria, Part II

Victoria has one hoppin' harbor! Ferries float in, sea planes take off, water taxis scurry around and whale watching tours head out.






Standing guard over the harbor is the historic Empress Hotel



and the Parliament Buildings.



I told Greg as we toured the Parliament Buildings that it was giving me decorating ideas. "All I need is a REALLY tall ladder."






Yeah, you guessed it. He gave me a quizzical look and moved on. But you guys get me, don't you?

We spent the rest of the day touring an old castle

and driving along the coast a bit.





For dinner, we indulged in the much ballyhooed (that's right, I said 'ballyhooed') traditional English fish n' chips at Old Vic. I was disappointed that it wasn't served in newspaper as advertised, but I probably would have worried NOT about the cleanliness of it as you would expect, but about the poor journalists who spent hours tapping a keyboard only to have their hard work wind up as a grease catcher. I've been there, my friend. I've been there. *deep breath* Anyhoo! What were we talking about?

Fish n' chips! Yes- great meal, accompanied by a glass of local beer.



A good day.

Next time: A rain forest, a floating pub and a leprechaun*.

*there is no leprechaun. I made that up to get your attention. ha!