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Memorable Travel Moments: A Jewel of a Garden in Victoria, British Columbia (2007)

Posted onAugust 6, 2013June 22, 2019Leave a comment

After spending the morning exploring the garden extravaganza that is Butchart Gardens, I went in search of some of Victoria’s lesser-known gardens. That became a frustrating exercise. So frustrating that I almost gave up before Read More …

CategoriesBritish Columbia, Canada, Vancouver Island

Pacific Northwest Details 2007

Posted onJune 11, 2007December 16, 2020Leave a comment

The idea behind this trip was to combine a long over-due visit with my college roommate in Seattle and a Vancouver art gallery tour. Since we were visiting in spring, we added Victoria on Vancouver Read More …

CategoriesCanada, USA, Vancouver Island, Washington

Ferry crossing between Vancouver Island, Canada, and Seattle

Posted onJune 7, 2007December 17, 2020Leave a comment

Last night we had dinner at the amazing Café Brio. It started off as the perfect evening, excellent food and wine in a lovely, romantic place. Unfortunately, on about the second bite of his lamb Read More …

CategoriesCanada, Vancouver Island, Washington

Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada

Posted onJune 7, 2007December 17, 2020Leave a comment

My plan is to cut over to the coast and then follow the scenic route down to the next garden on my list.I am not particularly successful at this. When I can find it, the Read More …

CategoriesBritish Columbia, Canada, Vancouver Island

Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island

Posted onJune 7, 2007June 12, 20212 Comments

I chose to come to Vancouver Island, Canada, because I wanted to visit Butchart Gardens when the flowering plants were in their spring glory, so I ignore the swollen gray skies, say goodbye to Lane Read More …

CategoriesBritish Columbia, Canada, Vancouver Island

Victoria, British Columbia

Posted onJune 6, 2007May 27, 2020Leave a comment

Even though I pretty much set the itinerary for this trip, I am not real excited about returning to Victoria itself. I recall it being too cutesy British in a fake way that quickly grew Read More …

CategoriesBritish Columbia, Canada, Vancouver Island

The Queen of Saanich, Canada

Posted onJune 6, 2007December 17, 2020Leave a comment

Time to move along. The Queen of Saanich, part of the BC Ferries fleet, is transporting us from the city of Vancouver to the city of Victoria on Vancouver Island. The ferry is nearly empty, Read More …

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