A week away from Whistler....
Clear blue sky and sunshine made for a scenic ferry journey through the Gulf Islands from Tswassen to Swartz Bay.
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| Gulf Islands |
Unusually cold weather resulted in some interesting ice formations in Victoria, which is generally not this cold.
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| Oak Bay Village fountain |
I stayed with Mary in Oak Bay, and enjoyed walking along the shore, breathing in fresh, sea air.
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| Willows Beach |
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| Oak Bay Marina |
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| oak trees in winter |
Despite low temperatures I also joined Mike for a day-hike in the Sooke Hills.
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| wet mossy areas were frozen |
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| view from Sugarloaf summit |
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| emerald forest |
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| with Mike on Mike Hill |
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| arbutus, my favourite |
I enjoyed many delicious dinners, walks, social times, and even some city shopping as well as creative water colour painting sessions with Mary.
Thanks to everyone! It was great to spend the week in Victoria!
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