Victoria, BC Vacation Recap
I've been putting off working on our Victoria photos since I've been so busy since we got back. I finally got around to working on them this afternoon! Here is our story:
We are back! And a lot more poor than before we left. Did you know that the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar?? I knew it... but man... it all adds up. I liked it way more a few years ago when it was $.50 CDN for $1.00 USD!
Jason, Maggie and I took off early on Friday morning for the Victoria Clipper. It was rainy and cold but we had a great time traveling at 35 mph over the water towards Victoria, B.C.
After we arrived and went through Customs, we then checked into our BEAUTIFUL hotel, The Fairmont Empress.
They were already expecting Maggie when we got to our room.
We got a little lunch/dinner while Maggie was taking a nap, but unfortunately she woke up and wasn't too happy.
Then came a much needed nap (4:00 am was way too early!). After our nap, it was dark, but the new camera got to show off some mad skills by helping me take some night photos. I might add, it was dark... way dark when these were taken! This is why my new camera totally rocks...
Saturday was our anniversary and we spent the majority of the day walking around town, taking in coffee and a great little local shop, and browsing the shops. Jason and Maggie had some quiet nap time that afternoon while I went out and explored the beautiful hotel. That afternoon, we took in an early dinner at Spinnakers after an awesome walk along the waterfront.
Breakfast at the Union Pacific (UP) Coffee House
Jason getting his picture taken (again) during dinner.
Maggie being a terror at dinner (that's her coloring paper/menu she's about to throw!).
We spent the rest of the night hanging out at the hotel, reading, playing and watching TV.
Sunday morning started again with a trip to the local coffee shop, more walking around the town to explore, and a trip to the local drug store to pick up some elusive Canadian chocolate to take home with us. We took another long walk along the waterfront taking in the GORGEOUS views. Lastly, we took in afternoon high tea at the Empress. YUMMY!!!
We rode home on the Clipper and finally fell into bed at 11pm. Luckily, Jason had the next day off so we could sleep in and recover.
Whew... we had a great time celebrating our 5 years together. A very special time for all of us!
We are back! And a lot more poor than before we left. Did you know that the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar?? I knew it... but man... it all adds up. I liked it way more a few years ago when it was $.50 CDN for $1.00 USD!
Jason, Maggie and I took off early on Friday morning for the Victoria Clipper. It was rainy and cold but we had a great time traveling at 35 mph over the water towards Victoria, B.C.
After we arrived and went through Customs, we then checked into our BEAUTIFUL hotel, The Fairmont Empress.
They were already expecting Maggie when we got to our room.
We got a little lunch/dinner while Maggie was taking a nap, but unfortunately she woke up and wasn't too happy.
Then came a much needed nap (4:00 am was way too early!). After our nap, it was dark, but the new camera got to show off some mad skills by helping me take some night photos. I might add, it was dark... way dark when these were taken! This is why my new camera totally rocks...
Saturday was our anniversary and we spent the majority of the day walking around town, taking in coffee and a great little local shop, and browsing the shops. Jason and Maggie had some quiet nap time that afternoon while I went out and explored the beautiful hotel. That afternoon, we took in an early dinner at Spinnakers after an awesome walk along the waterfront.
Breakfast at the Union Pacific (UP) Coffee House
Jason getting his picture taken (again) during dinner.
Maggie being a terror at dinner (that's her coloring paper/menu she's about to throw!).
We spent the rest of the night hanging out at the hotel, reading, playing and watching TV.
Sunday morning started again with a trip to the local coffee shop, more walking around the town to explore, and a trip to the local drug store to pick up some elusive Canadian chocolate to take home with us. We took another long walk along the waterfront taking in the GORGEOUS views. Lastly, we took in afternoon high tea at the Empress. YUMMY!!!
We rode home on the Clipper and finally fell into bed at 11pm. Luckily, Jason had the next day off so we could sleep in and recover.
Whew... we had a great time celebrating our 5 years together. A very special time for all of us!
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