Daily Rat of Hope, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Yeah! Once again one of my photos was used for the Sierra Club’s Daily Ray of Hope Newsletter. I love the quote they picked to go with my photo this time. I’m pretty excited.
victoria b.c.
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A Look From Inside, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We spent the entire voyage across the Juan de Fuca Strait outside in the front of the ferry because Weston was allowed on deck, but not inside. However, sometimes a girl has to go in for a brief, uh, rest. Out there in the very front, or bow, of the ship you can see tiny figures… those would be Karen, Mary, Martin, and Weston.
Working Late, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
During the day the area where the artist in this photo is packing up for the night is full of artists booths. We actually bought some art when we wandered here the day we arrived in Victoria.
Victoria Harbor, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After enjoying what Butchart Gardens had to offer on Tuesday, June 24, we went down by the harbor for a lovely dinner, thanks Mary and Martin for taking us out, and a walk near the harbor to check out the lights.
Water Lily, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
These were floating in the star pond. Butchart Gardens are amazing. So many different areas to explore, so many beautiful flowers and trees to photograph. Really amazing.
Peony, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
There was such a great variety of peonies at Butchart. I loved these.
The Sunken Garden, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The sunken garden at Butchart in what used to be a rock quarry. Spectacular.
Madrone, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This beautiful tree, a Pacific Madrone, is the center piece of the sunken garden at Butchart. It’s red smooth bark is lovely.
Butchart, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Tuesday afternoon we headed to what is probably considered to be one of the main attractions near Victoria, Butchart Gardens. Only Karen had been there before, and she’d not seen it in bloom, so it was sort of a new experience for all of us.
Poppies, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We strolled along the harbor walk and there were some beautiful poppies. I had to take a photo.
Leaving and Arriving, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Later Tuesday morning we ventured out with Mary and Martin to grab some breakfast at a local bagel place and then walk around a bit more in the city. We found ourselves walking across the Johnson Bridge and then around the harbor. Sea planes are very common here. Every time we were down by the harbor we saw several come and go.
Fan Tan Alley, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Tuesday morning, June 24, Karen and I took Weston for a little walk around downtown Victoria and ended up finding Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America. It’s in the Chinatown area and as we walked down we met one of the shop owners out in the alley who told us that when he’s working he feels like he’s not even in the city, like he’s almost in another world. It was very quiet in there. It reminded us of some of the narrow streets in Barcelona without the laundry hanging up over our heads out of the apartments above.
Parliament Building, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The Parliament Building in Victoria, B.C. Quite stunning against the bright blue sky. One of the tour guides fell in love with Weston. She even offered to babysit while we were taking a tour. We didn’t take her up on it, but it was a nice of her… even if she just selfishly wanted to snuggle with our dog.
Culture, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We wandered around the Victoria harbor on Sunday after getting to town and getting something to eat.
The Empress, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After getting into Victoria and finding our downtown hotel we decided to walk down to the water (not far from where we were staying) to check out the sights. This is the famous Empress Hotel. We didn’t do the high tea thing (we had Weston with us and even though he’s cute and quite the little gentleman, we didn’t think he’d be allowed), but we did get some great shots of it, both day and night. Very cool place.
