Mother Goose Leg 1, Day 2- Lay Day in Victoria, B.C.

Today is Day 2 of our excursion around Vancouver Island up to Ketchikan and it’s a lay day. Last night the Smiths and the Selyems decided to enjoy their Grand Banks and the gorgeous view from Victoria Harbor by cooking dinner onboard after a brief walk into the city. The Crees and Brantley’s decided to make their way to the Bengal Bar inside of the very prestigious Empress Hotel. We were probably a little out of place in our Keens and fleece but that’s never stopped us before! After a few signature drinks of their Empress 1908 (a vodka and spiced tea concoction) the Brantley’s decided to take a walking tour of the city while the Crees decided to take a tour of the nearest Scottish and Irish pubs.

Today several of the group members ran into each other at the market to finish provisioning, mostly for fresh produce and alcohol which couldn’t be brought through customs. It was a beautiful day and the harbor was alive with activity from street performers to whale watching tours to couples strolling and bicycles rides being offered around the city. At 4 pm Deception hosted a women’s only cocktail hour which was… well, what happens and is talked about at women’s cocktail hour, stays at women’s cocktail hour.  In the evening, most people decided to eat in so they could spend more time with each other and enjoy their wonderful surroundings. After all, we do have the best seat in the house.