(Glenn) Today we decided to take a narrated city bus tour. It is usually a great way to see the area and get some good information and with such nice weather the open roof on a double decker bus was a fun way to travel. We saw the major points like the Empress Hotel, China Town (the second oldest in North America), the sceinic (and expensive) coastline of Oak Bay, and the colorful Fisherman's Wharf where we had some great fish and chips. Walking down the streets going back to our hotel we found the street blocked where they were filming a movie. It was called something like "just in time for Christmas" or something like that with William Shatner. We saw some of the takes of the filming but never saw Captain Kirk. We thought about going out this evening again but have decided to stay in the room and rest. We are tired and enjoing reading their local newspaper and watching some television.
(Cathy) We had fish and chips at Barb's at the Wharf, also clam strips and a big cup of seafood chowder. We were so hungry after the long walk there. But good exercise. One of the parliament police officers suggested we go by Irish Times Public House. The same architect designed both Parliament House and the Irish Times pub in the 1800's.
I was asked if I was in the Red Hat Club by the waitress at the pub when she noticed my new red/purple hat. "No", Glenn just liked the red hat with purple flowers that I bought from a street vender at the harbour. So I will just keep wearing it. Also, I went by the Aveda Salon next door to our hotel and they colored my gray roots!! Yay!! They did a good job and the best price I have paid in years. Now, in 3 weeks Glenn can bring me back to Victoria for another "touch up".