Why do they call it the Emerald Isle?

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Victoria, British Columbia

This city is a West Family favorite. We vacationed here a couple of times growing up, then had an adult trip here two years ago, then we were lucky enough to get our cruise ship to stop here. If you ever get the chance to go it is so beautiful, the weather is perfect, it is lush and green, incredible buildings, some pretty great shopping, and wonderful restaurants. Below is Shanny snuggling with Chubs (the empress hotel is behind).

POP! Goes her tongue - on the water front, gov't building in the background.
Grandpa making Chubs laugh as usual.
The bay and Empress Hotel, this is the city center.

5 comments:

STEPHANIE said...

Looks very pretty!

Julie said...

I love Victoria BC! The flower baskets hanging from the lampposts are one of my favorites. Have you ever been to Buchart Gardens?

Shannon said...

are there flowers in Victoria?

Palinista! said...

Just boutiques and street vendors in my section of town . . .

jeanette said...

It really looks like you guys had a fun time. I just wish Lance had made a few more of the pictures (especially the formal nights). Maybe one day we should all go on a cruise together and then Brandon could go shirtless the whole time!!!