Oh, Canada…
Friday, June 30th, 2006I got back from Victoria, BC yesterday afternoon. I felt a little overwhelmed as I got back into the US and turned on my cell phone and it wouldn’t stop getting e-mails. WOW, I get a ton of junk. But that’s not important let’s move on.
I took the Victoria Clipper over to Victoria. It is a two and a half hour trip up there and it was a blast. I met the head of the group department for Victoria Clipper who will be important to my little Sea Socks cruise.
Once we got to Victoria, we went to Butchart Gardens. It is an old family gardens, huge, in bloom and frankly not my thing. So, when the tour ended, I headed off to have lunch (VERY good fish and chips). However, since I went to lunch quickly, I ended up eating with the Victoria Clipper guy AND the head of Marketing for Butchart Gardens. Needless to say, I also didn’t PAY for my lunch (probably good karma to make up for my dinner the night before). I also didn’t spill anything on myself. It is so rare, that I felt I must share.
We stayed in the Empress Hotel overnight. My room was delightful — including a walk in closet. If it wasn’t so dang expensive, I’d suggest everyone go stay a week — but alas, if you have that kind of money, please adopt me.