Coho Ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles

On August 16, 2012, our trip to Canada has come to an end and now it's time to take the ferry back to Port Angeles. Comparing this ferry line to the Chelan Ferry, The M.V. Coho was much smaller, however we still enjoyed the ride. The boat rocked a little bit towards Port Angeles and I never once got sea sick…amazing!

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Mt. Douglas Hike - Victoria, BC, Canada

On August 13, 2012 we took a hike with our Woodhaven friends, Dan and Linda, to the summit of Mt. Douglas to get a 360-degree view of Victoria and Saanich Peninsula. Although we were fully equipped with a map and compass, we kept getting lost, lol! Even though Mt. Douglas is a small area, it had a number of crossing trails not well marked that made it confusing. Fortunately we made the summit and successfully found our way back to the car. The view from the top was really worth it!

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Victoria BC - Canada

We totally fell in loved with downtown Victoria! Now I know why our friends, Dan and Linda, live on Vancouver Island. Around the inner harbor is so picturesque and has a lot of charm. The old majestic Empress Hotel is filled with history. The Capitol building sits over looking the harbor. The horse drawn carriages provide a memorable ride for tourists. We had so much fun watching all the activity in the harbor: The small water taxi jotting in and out delivering passengers, sea planes were coming and going and the ferry arriving and departing.

We finished the morning with lunch at the Bard & Banker Pub. The pub was an old bank that was converted to a restaurant. Watching the above video makes me feel like I'm there again.

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Christmas Lights Drive at Victoria Park - Naples, FL

While visiting in Naples, Florida we were able to take a golf cart ride through Victoria Parks beautiful Christmas lights. I must admit it was very festive, and enjoyable. Thank you Sue and Allyn for your hospitality!

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