Sunny Spring Weekend in Victoria

We visited my parents in Victoria this past weekend. My oldest son had just arrived back from his big adventure to the East coast so it was a bit of a stretch for him to travel again. We took the Anacortes to Sidney ferry on the way there. This is a relaxing, aka, slower paced ferry. The scenery is terrific. I was too tired (from getting up early) to take any photos, though. :)

On Friday we had lunch at the Five and Dime in Sidney where the ferry arrives from the US. Good food. Our first outing in Victoria was to the Oak Bay Marina. Here the seals are the entertainment.You can buy a small bag of herring to feed them.

We took advantage of the exchange rate (one US dollar is worth 1.33 Canadian) and stayed in a fancier hotel - the Oak Bay Beach Hotel.

The outdoor pool and spa area was gorgeous.

On our first night,  after dark J, C and I went into the hot tub and pool and were surprised at how many stars we could see. The pool was very warm, even after being in the hot tub. Swimming in a warm outdoor pool at night, gazing at the stars above. That was my highlight!

On Saturday, we went to Saxe Point (in Esquimalt) which is a favourite spot of my parents. It is fun to watch the waves crash against the rocks.

spot the climbers in red

We also visited Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University. I was hoping to see the gardens but there was an entry fee which seemed silly since not much was blooming yet. I took the photo (at the top) here.

For lunch we went to Ogden Point - the Breakwater Cafe, right next to the Sea Wall.

The view here is terrific but the service was terrible. I paid for my lunch using American cash and they did not give me the correct exchange rate or even mention this. That is basically adding a 33 percent tax on top. We asked for a refund and then paid with a credit card.

In the afternoon, J and I enjoyed the warm sunshine and the outdoor pool at the hotel. You can order food and drinks poolside. Here is me - living the luxurious life.

white legs!

On Sunday morning we breakfasted at The Village in Estevan Vilage, near Oak Bay. We attended my parents' church and appreciated the solid teaching on the Holy Spirit by their pastor. We posed for some photos.

For lunch we went to Swiss Chalet and had rotissiere chicken. We returned back to the mainland via the Tsawwassen ferry.


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