(Becky writes) We are staying at a lovely little inn/B&B here in Victoria, Rosewood Inn. There are only 17 rooms - very cozy. We have beautiful furnishings and another fireplace which we are really enjoying.
On Monday we spent the day exploring the downtown area. It is just a few blocks from our inn to the quaint downtown which includes shopping, dining, museums, parks, etc. So much to see. We walked most of the day and ate lunch at a cute little floating diner (see slideshow) on Fisherman's Wharf. We met a couple from Oregon, Ken and Linda, who helped us decide to spend a full week on the Oregon coast - we had planned to stay just a couple of days but are now trying to work it out for a full week. One of the things we really enjoy about B&Bs is meeting people from a variety of places - always interesting. Already this week we have met our friends from Oregon, a couple from Eastern Washington, a couple from Montana, another couple from here on Vancouver Island and two young moms from Los Angeles. They are here for a girls getaway and it has been interesting to hear their stories of how their husbands are managing with the children this week. :)
Today (Tuesday) we took a ferry over to Salt Spring Island, one of the Southern Gulf Islands. While waiting for our ferry, Craig met a young man also waiting for the ferry to make a John Deere delivery. Jody turned out to be very interesting - we ran into him again a couple of hours later when we stopped at the Seaside Restaurant for some fish & chips. We shared lunch with him and he shared ideas of places we just shouldn't miss before we leave Victoria. Thanks to Jody, we discovered that the salmon are "running" now and he told us where to go to see that amazing phenomenon. So, tomorrow we are headed there first thing in the morning. Thanks, Jody!! Salt Spring Island was picturesque and a very enjoyable day. We saw several deer, turkeys and a lot of sheep. Craig had a very close encounter with the cold water of the gulf when he slipped on some slippery rocks - he recovered quite nicely with a lot of fancy footwork but still has wet shoes and socks. We also visited a cheese factory and now have plenty of cheeses for our picnics!
5 comments:
Wow, that all sounds very fun. Neat to meet some interesting people. The salmon should be neat to see also. Have fun with that! Love all the photos! It actually reminds me a little of Kennebunkport, ME. I think it is the quaint little village and outdoorsy feel I see in your photos. Anyway - hope ya'll have a great day! As always, look forward to hearing and seeing more! Love you - Ash
I forgot to mention specifically that the photo of Salt Spring Island is spectactular!
WOW!! Beautiful pictures! Canada sounds wonderful! Craig maybe you should stay a few feet back from the water next time, Hee Hee! Glad you were not hurt! Can't wait for more pictures!
hello guys, thank you for the kind words,and thank you for my lunch,i owe you guys one!!! lol lol,im so glad you had the chance to see the salmon ,i know its just some stinky old fish, ha -ha, but one day i think they just wont be here anymore for people to enjoy which is sad,,,,,,,,
i must say talking with you two in the wee burger shack was really nice felt like i had known you both for years,enjoy your journeys be safe , and i hope we run into each other again someday,take care ,all the best,,,,,,,,,,,,, jody
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