What a gem Victoria, Canada is! Victoria, Canada We took a ferry from Tsawwassen, in the Vancouver area, into Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. The ferry was almost like a mini cruise ship and the 1-hour and 35-minute journey through the gorgeous Gulf Islands passed by very quickly. Our destination was The Empress Hotel in Victoria. The Empress Hotel The Empress Hotel was built between between 1904 and 1908 in the Château Style. It faces the inner harbor of Victoria and is now a ... View the Post
Queen Elizabeth and Stanley Park Vancouver
On our second day in Vancouver, we headed to Queen Elizabeth Park despite the fact it was pouring rain. Queen Elizabeth and Stanley Park Vancouver. Queen Elizabeth and Stanley Park Vancouver In collecting research prior to our trip I had heard that this lovely park was like a smaller version of Butchart Gardens which was already on my travel bucket list. We decided to take a 15-minute city bus ride to get to the park. We found the initial stop, close to our hotel, via the Google maps ... View the Post
Happy Halloween From Ma and Pa Ingalls
Happy Halloween From Ma and Pa Ingalls. Happy Halloween From Ma and Pa Ingalls Do you have your costumes ready? Is there a pumpkin on your front porch? Do you plan to go trick or treating? Here at the log cabin, we will possibly go on a hayride if our horses are returned. Bobbing for apples might be fun. Or a late night stroll. We’ve been practicing our dance moves. For a thriller…killer night. Have a safe and happy Halloween! Laura ... View the Post
Granville Island, Chinatown, Gastown and the Holy Rosary Cathedral
Are you ready for a jam-packed day of fun in Vancouver, Canada? Today we will visit Granville Island, Chinatown, Gastown, and the Holy Rosary Cathedral. Granville Island, Chinatown, Gastown, and the Holy Rosary Cathedral Mr. Decor and I arose with plans to ride the entire route of a tour bus to get a good feel for the layout of this lovely city. The Westcoast Sightseeing Company offered the earliest departure close to where we were staying. Our driver was very friendly and the automated ... View the Post
What To Wear in Wet Vancouver
Last week the Mr. and I took our first vacation alone together in over 10 years. It rained EVERY SINGLE DAY of our vacation in Vancouver. But we had checked the forecast and prepared for this vacation travesty thereby still managing to have a great time in this wet autumnal wonderland. Here is What To Wear in Wet Vancouver. What To Wear in Wet Vancouver As with my previous packing posts (Paris and Panama), I always start my travel collection of clothing around one key element. ... View the Post
Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes
Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes It takes days upon days to create historical costuming. This is followed by several hours of photography. But when all is said and done it should be fun. Here is the Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes. You can’t take yourselves too seriously when cars are honking and people are pointing. Eric the Amish man taking a call on his ginormous phone. I am a very blessed girl to have this happy go lucky jokester accompanying me. I pretend to be shocked at some ... View the Post
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