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Welcome to Victoria, Vancouver Island. A lovely but shorter bus trip today from Whistler. Pressure was on as we had a ferry to catch. Rob our driver did a great job getting us to the terminal an hour earlier than anticipated so we were able to catch an early ferry which gave us extra time in the city. The bonus about being in Canada today is that they are celebrating Canada Day and we hitched onboard for the party. Our hotel is overlooking the water so a short water taxi ride to the other side saw us in the crowds. A sea of red and white and maple leaves everywhere. Live music, street performers, buskers, it was all there. Had the best popcorn I have ever tasted, flavored with maple syrup and sugar. Wandered around and found Chinatown where we all enjoyed the biggest meal ever. Portion sizes here are over the top. Home to the hotel and by luck the fireworks display was happening right at our door. What a fantastic display it was. Nothing like I had ever seen. Our bus driver said they would spend plenty and by the spectacle we witnessed they did. A lovely place. Have a free day tomorrow then it is farewell dinner.
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