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A well organised transport system got us from
A to B where B is the ferry terminal at Tsawwassen for Vancouver Island.
See the box above for how to pronounce it.
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The crossing, about 90 minutes was sheer
delight with interest all the way. |
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Here, for instance, on an isolated outcrop
of rock were a group of seals or sea lions, I know not which. The pictures
speak for themselves. |
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and all too soon its time to roll off the
back of the ferry (it did turn round to join up with land after taking
this shot). |
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Victoria has a very 'British' kind of feel
about it, I thought it like a mixture of Southport and Brighton. When we
arrived, their annual Dragon boat racing was getting under way in the
harbour. |
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Clearly, this tradition arises from strong
connections with China through its ethnic population connections spanning
the Pacific. |
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A splendid example of Art Deco. |
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Proud of their national flag. |
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Notice a lady is in charge of banging the
drum! |
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Faster, harder! |
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Meanwhile the little harbour boats chug
around all the excitement. |
West Coast air taxiing for take off. |
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Even the Police are afloat today. |
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I said Victoria had some English atmosphere,
here is one true Patriot. |
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Right in the centre of town, the Empress
hotel is un-missable. |
Here's an interesting contrast between
Victoriana and the heritage of the original occupiers of this land. |
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