Weekend in Victoria

Saturday

A different configuration of children were unwell, so I went out alone. Walked around downtown seeing the sights including China town and Market Square. I then asked where the transit buses left from and caught a bus to Butchart Gardens. About a half hour ride - rolling country with a good view of the Olympic Mountains including Mt Baker. Enjoyed the walk around the garden though it was very hot. It was interesting to see how an old quarry had formed the centre of the garden. I then took a boat ride in Todd Inlet and Brentwood Bay - restful and cooler. Managed to just miss a bus - they of course were coming on the hour. Back to town had a look at a book sale but resisted any temptation.

Sunday.

Got the troops organised and went down to the harbour to see the Victoria Harbour ferries do their ballet to the Blue Danube.. We then took an outer harbour cruise.

We walked back home and then Ruth took Christopher for a walk ( sleep) and did some shopping. Richard, Liam, Charles, Madeline and I went to Mt Douglas. Drove up and boys and I went to the very top because Madeline was asleep. We then played on the play ground and went down to the sea.