I recently spent the weekend on Vancouver Island visiting my parents. I spent a couple days in Victoria and then headed up to Parksville for a couple fun filled days of beach walks, mini golf, and general relaxation. I don't know what it is about the island but I immediately feel myself relax when I get there. That said, the process of getting there is never as relaxing as I want it to be. I don't quite understand why I can never seem to be early for the ferry... I also cut it uncomfortably close and then curse myself the whole journey hoping I won't miss the boat. Silly, I know.
This particular weekend was no exception. By the time I arrived at the ferry and sat down in my seat I was exhausted from all the rushing and stress - definitely not the way I wanted to kick off my long weekend. Lucky for me a surprise was waiting for me and all the other lucky passengers on the ferry: a performance from
Headwater. The Vancouver based band was en route to Victoria for a couple shows and their impromptu show helped turn my day around.
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| Headwater |
Later in the day while waiting for our takeout from Noodle Box to be ready my Mom and I went for a quick walk through Chinatown. If you get a chance to head over to Victoria be sure to explore Chinatown and check out Fan Tan Alley - there is so much history and there are so many beautiful things to see. It is a must visit!
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| Fan Tan Alley |
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| Fan Tan Alley |
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| Fan Tan Alley |
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| Fan Tan Alley |
