Tuesday, September 04, 2007

At Vancouver Island


The climate is wonderful; even when it rains, it's not cold.
I've been to the famous Butchart Garden. When waiting at the busstop with a suncap in Frisian flag design, a young man met me there and made himself known as born in Frysland too. He lives now with his Canadian wife more than a year at Victoria.
Kim and I went to Sidney, up to the north. Here we spent more than 5 hours; walking along the beach and harbour and seeing a special museum and shopping.
At Labourday, September 3rd, Douglas & Kim and I rode along the south coast of Vanc.Island. Suddenly we saw a big black bear in front of us! But he quickly disappeared. We walked through the woods there and on the China Beach. It's amazing how large this island is: with mountains and woods and lakes and nice valleys.
My condition has improved; walking many kilometers. The people on the street are so kind. Traffic isn't in a rush. There is such a nice atmoshfeer. What thrilled my heart the most: http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/ballet.html
You will see this moving ballet of small boats and hear also the nice music, when you click on it. Kim and I have been in such a boat. It's been a relaxing holiday with new experiences.

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