Category Archives: Victoria BC

Walking Around Victoria

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Paul

The gray skies and showers continue. There really has been little rain, but also little sun. Today I learned that Victoria has twice the sun and half the rainfall of Vancouver. They must be having a terrible June on the … Continue reading →

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Orca Sighting!

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Paul

This afternoon as I lounged in the hot tub I was treated to a rare sight…orcas (sometimes called killer whales) in Victoria Harbor!!! What a treat! An adult and three juveniles swam into the harbor among the boats and seaplanes, … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Paul

Today it is gray and rainy. We had a lazy morning. I spent the time working on some ukulele music and practicing my bass ukulele. After lunch we walked down the street to the Robert Bateman Centre. He is one … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Park

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Paul

A beautiful sunny day in Victoria! The perfect day for walking and art in Beacon Hill Park. First we walked and took photos. My photography was curtailed because I had forgotten to bring a fresh battery for my camera. However … Continue reading →

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Riddle: Why did the Orca cross the road?

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Paul

This morning we took a long walk into downtown Victoria to Merchies for tea and stop for some other items we forgot to pack. I’m partial to Merchies’ Paris Afternoon tea and we bought a few more to try. It … Continue reading →

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Another Painting Adventure Begins

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Paul

Today we left our house in care of some friends and drove north into Canada. Our next six weeks will be spent painting on Vancouver Island. That means a 30 minute wait at the border and a 90 minute ferry … Continue reading →

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Art and High Tea

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Paul

  This morning we were leisurely in our approach to the day. The snow had melted over night, the Olympics were in view on the horizon, and a heron watched for stray fish on the rocks below our window. Why … Continue reading →

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Christmas Season in Victoria

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Paul

It has been a quiet week in Victoria. We have read, played ukulele, watched some movies, and walked in the city each day. Yesterday we were joined by friends David and Marlene who arrived by the Clipper in the morning. … Continue reading →

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Jean’s Birthday

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Paul

  I woke Jean up this morning with a rousing ukulele accompanied happy birthday sung with a Caribbean rhythm. Our resident sea gull joined in the chorus. Jean’s request for a birthday activity was a walk to and around Beacon … Continue reading →

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