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Victoria BC ~ September 2014

Bud, Maureen, Lisa and I head up to Victoria, BC for a weekend of sightseeing, shopping, dining, drinking and dancing. It was one amazingly happy, funny and crazy weekend. To be sure, a good time was had by all.

For some unknown reason I decided to shoot the entire thing in black and white.
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  • Lisa, Maureen and Lewis

    Lisa, Maureen and Lewis

    Waiting for the 12:45 Coho Ferry operated by the Black Ball Ferry Line out of Port Angeles, Washington. A smooth 90 minute sail away from beautiful Victoria, BC.

  • Port Angeles, Washington from the Coho Ferry

    Port Angeles, Washington from the Coho Ferry

    Looking south off the stern of the Coho on a blustery afternoon as we leave Port Angeles, Washington.

  • Bye to the U.S for a few days.

    Bye to the U.S for a few days.

  • The Ride

    The Ride

    Charging cell phones, waiting for a bowl of chowder, filling out paper work as the 90 minute float gets underway.

  • Victoria BC from the Johnson Street Bridge

    Victoria BC from the Johnson Street Bridge

    Hotels, marinas, restaurants and the BC Government Building all dressed up in lights and looking beautiful.

  • Bean Around The World Coffees

    Bean Around The World Coffees

    Definitely our favorite place for coffee and a muffin.

  • Hard Working Man

    Hard Working Man

  • Lunch

    Lunch

    This couple enjoying a cup of tea and lunch in one of China Towns restaurants.

  • Bard and Banker

    Bard and Banker

    Bard and Banker, a Scottish Bar with the best music, the best food and the best drink you'll get anywhere, maybe. The Irish Times is right next door and it's pretty good too...maybe even a wee bit better, maybe.

  • Out of Ireland ~ Irish Importers

    Out of Ireland ~ Irish Importers

    This is my personal favorite store in Victoria BC. Fine clothes made to be worn forever.

  • Culture mix

    Culture mix

    Victoria, BC is a mix of cultures that have blended in to a beautiful and harmonious lifestyle.

  • Lisa

    Lisa

    My sweet girl, best friend and best travel companion, modeling just for me.

  • Maureen and Bud

    Maureen and Bud

    Holy smokes did we have fun with these two absolutely lovely people. Can't wait to do it again.

  • Tom and Lisa

    Tom and Lisa

  • Lunch and laughs

    Lunch and laughs

    This weekend was pretty much like this for the entire time. We laughed and had fun from morning until the wee hours.

  • Ice Cream

    Ice Cream

    What's a day of shopping without an ice cream cone?

  • Shopping and dining.

    Shopping and dining.

    Victoria is full of alleys and back streets full of unique shops and restaurants offering the delights from around the world.

  • Photographer

    Photographer

    Photographer playing with light and shadow.

  • The Swans

    The Swans

    The Swans Hotel, Pub and Cafe.

  • The Selfie Photographer

    The Selfie Photographer

    While waiting for her friends to buy some stained glass this woman took advantage of the time to snap a few selfies with her nifty extendable selfie camera holder. Maureen is approaching on the right.

  • Transportation

    Transportation

    Victoria BC is not short on means of transportation. Ferry's, Water Taxi's, float planes that fly in from Seattle, Washington and Vancouver BC, Yachts and cabs and motorcycles.

  • The Water Taxi

    The Water Taxi

    Water Taxi's coming and going from all areas of the Inner Harbour. It's a fun, quick and entertaining way to get around.

  • The Ride home

    The Ride home

  • The Return Home

    The Return Home

    The Return Home. Saying goodbye to Victoria, BC. Not a cloud in the sky and 75 degrees. A perfect weekend with friends.

  • Tom and Bud

    Tom and Bud

    Trouble

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