Hello everyone!
This is the last entry of my Victoria Long Weekend Series. You can read the previous instalments here:
Return to the Scene of the Crime
Chosin Pottery: of gardens and beautiful pieces
Barb’s Fish and Chips at Victoria’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Our long weekend in Victoria had clearly been an absolute hit. We had laughed, walked until our feet hurt, ate some yummy delights, shopped a bit, and most of all relaxed.
There’s just something about being back on the Island that’s magical for me. Maybe it’s because it holds so many dear memories but it’s plain to see that I always feel happier after some quality time on its beautiful shores.
Since we had pretty much done everything on our to-do list, we decided just to take it easy for the last day.
We woke up late and had a leisurely brunch before meeting up with the rest of the family at a local horseshoe tournament. While my father-in-law finished playing (and winning the whole thing) the rest of us headed down to explore the tidal pools.
That’s where I saw my very first starfish!!! It was huge (bigger than my outstretched hand) and purple!!! Nothing like I imagined it would be at all! A decidedly unexpected delight!
Spending the remains of our getaway by the ocean was perfect.
And in those quiet moments I couldn’t help but count my blessings.
This time last year, we were hoping to get back to the coast but unsure if it would really happen.
And now that we’re here we can honestly say we’ve been blessed with everything we prayed for and more.
Life is good, friends. Life is good . . . <3
Question: If you’re Canadian, do you have any Victoria Day traditions? And If you’re American, how do you celebrate Memorial Day?
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It’s been almost 10 years since I went to Victoria. All I remember was so relexed there.
Hey nice post…
Starfish are cool especially when they’re that big!
Good pic of ‘the husband’ as well.
JM
Thank-you!
BTW, I’m eagerly awaiting the next episode of your Aconcagua posts!
Toronto Girl West recently posted..Starfish and Tidal Pools
Gorgeous pics as usual
Looks like you had a blast!
Helene @healthyfrenchie recently posted..Huge news
Awwww . . . that’s a lovely thing for you to say Helene!
PS: I’m still praying for good news!!
Toronto Girl West recently posted..Starfish and Tidal Pools
That starfish is so beautiful!! I love it!
I don’t have any Victoria Day traditions. Every year has a new adventure.
Siobhan recently posted..Season 9, Zodiac Time.
I love that every year is a new adventure!!!
Toronto Girl West recently posted..Starfish and Tidal Pools
No Victoria Day traditions here! But it’s never too late to start one! Your pictures are beautiful! What kind of camera do you use Karen?
Emily @Emily’s Olives recently posted..Weird Science
Thank-you so much for the compliment!!!
Most of the time I use my Canon Rebel XTi – although far more important than that is the lens I use. My favourite (I only have two) is my 50mm 1.8 Canon lens. Occasionally (like in the last photo on the above post) I will feature pictures taken with my Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens.
Wait…you’ve never seen a starfish before?! How is that possible? Also, it is more correct to call them seastars, since technically they aren’t fish (yes, I’m still a fish nerd at heart).
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That’s what happens when you’re a Toronto girl – there are no lovely sea creatures to be had!
And I rather like the name seastar – sounds kind of romantic! lol