Eagle eyed Edie spotted these deer and turned down the road for a closer look.
We were supposed to take the 10:30 AM ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria. Turns out the 10:30 AM ferry was the one coming back from Victoria. The reservation was for the same 12:30 PM ferry as Larry and Renee, and Jim and Anna. Our mistake turned out to be great fun. We had gotten to the ferry building so early that we were one of the very first in line to get our car on the ferry. We ended up walking around the area of Port Angeles and even checked out a local farmer’s market and some antique stores.
Waiting and we were first in line.Edie, following me again.Some nice heirlooms.Beautiful flowers at the farmer’s market.Iron seahorse.Nice murals with historic qualities.Walking around Port Angeles.Ferry backs in to unload.They pack a lot inside each ferry. We think they make money during the summer.
Jim and Anna were having breakfast near the ferry so we stopped in and joined them at their table for a quick visit. The ferry ride itself was so much more enjoyable with all of us there laughing and sharing stories. The trip went really fast and we were all pretty surprised at how quickly we arrived in Victoria.
Ferry docked and unloaded as we waited.The crossing.Anna, Jim, Grumpy, Renee and Larry.Jim getting ready to drive off the ferry.
After getting off the ship (around 2:30 PM), we went to the Worldmark to see if our room was ready. Jim and Anna went to their hotel (after dropping off Larry and Renee). This Worldmark is pretty consistent in that you can’t check in before 4:00 PM. While Renee and I waited in the lobby with some bags for the room, Michael and Larry went to the local store to get some things for dinner and for the week here. It was almost 4:30 PM before we were able to get into our room. For having to wait so long, we were given two DVD rental vouchers.
The boys got back and we unloaded into the room.
Our room wasn’t ready, so we waited.Only Larry and Renee hit the pool this time.Fisherman’s wharf is nearby.We were excited to see Il Covo again.Little beastie near the elevator.The most secure parking garage I have seen. Took a key to get to it by every route there was – stairs, elevator or car.The entrance, and it had a murphy bed that we used too.Guest bathroom.Utility closet.Guest room. Edie and I took this one the first night, gave it to Jan and Caron the second, and then kept it the rest of the week.Alcove for chest of drawers and little closets on one side.Guest bedroom TV.Nice kitchen.Everything you need..Master bath.Master bedroom – Larry and Renee were in here.Dining area.Nice living room with fireplace and flat screen..The balcony.Pleasant views from the balcony.Next door, the Coast Hotel. This is where Edie’s debit card was compromised last year at the ATM in the lobby. Got the pin and everything. B of A made us whole, Thank you Bank of America. They got about $3,000 before we noticed. Hit checking and savings.Out our front door.
Larry and Michael took a walk while Renee and I made dinner.
There was a wedding at the nearby Coast Hotel.Nice walkway by the Koi ponds.Water taxis at work.The Empress, so grand.Larry admiring a friendship bell from Japan.Nice sedan.Baskets line many of the streets.The Empress will impress.The government building is so beautiful.Ionic.A motorcycle pulling a kayak on a trailer.A fair number of classic cars around today.The windows all have stained glass art inside them.Seagulls enjoying the fresh water in a nearby fountain. Over the course of the week we saw them here often.Typical Victoria flower bed.Renee waiving from our room on the ninth floor.
We made dinner (pork chops, potatoes, broccoli, and apple sauce) and just enjoyed the evening.
Edie made a great dinner.
We are on the 9th floor and the views are phenomenal. We just enjoyed all the beauty of the area but didn’t really venture out too much.
Seems like you blink and poof, there are 2, 3 or 4 cruise ships in port.Oldie.Nice.A great setting sun tonight.
It was beautiful watching the changing light as it set.
We also prepped a little bit for the snacks for the Victoria Symphony Splash tomorrow.
