Thu, Jul 25: Victoria and environs

We had good weather, sunny, in the 70’s.

Drawbridge near our hotel.  Boat is taller than it looks :-)
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Took a hop on/off bus around town.
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Could see Mt Baker (in Washington state).

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Afterwards we had high tea at the Empress Hotel (THE place to stay).  Mom had a great time shopping for, and buying,  jewelry at the Empress jewelry shop.

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