Jul 19, 2014

We had a ferry to catch this morning so decided against our breakfast choice of yesterday morning and as we headed for the car park we were glad we had. The thumbnail shows that not only were people lining up inside but outside as well.

 

We had a spectacular ferry ride from Schwartz Bay Ferry terminal to Vancouver City on British Columbia Line. A very smick operation, very organised with minimal turnaround times. Impressive. Too many shots of water and tree covered islands to even begin. I was glad to see we had emergency back up if it all turned pear shaped.

 

Same company boat heading back to where we had come from. We had just negotiated the narrow passage they are heading for.

 

The blurb on our accommodation said 'in the Stadium district' and this is the Stadium across the street from our Inn. We were blown away by the volume of music before the game of football began but it's a great atmosphere in the community.

 

Just up the hill from our Inn is this Library (the round building).

 

And the open space beside it is undercover from the surrounding wall across the open space. A reminder of the ferocious cold / wet / snowy weather encountered here.

Bits and Bobs:

 

Hope there was nobody in here when this got blown / knocked over.

 

Norm spotted this out the front of a pub type restaurant.

 

And this is a serious mobile B-B-Q at the same place. Wood fired.

Last two Night's Accommodation:

Hotel Rialto, 653 Pandora Way, Victoria BC V8W 1N8

Happy to report we have had a nice stay for Norm's birthday in Victoria. The Hotel was lovely. Generous space in the room and bathroom (junior king suite) comfortable bed, nicely furnished,  shower, as in real shower not over a bath. Yummy restaurant on site. Included wifi, continental breakfast and discounted parking and hot breakfast if wanted. Complimentary cheese plate in the restaurant (delicious) and happy hour each day with discounted drinks and tapas menu. Staff welcoming and helpful. Amenities generous and very nice. A bit more expensive than some we have stayed at but loved it.