tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post8914973816361830730..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Victoria Adventure - Day 3Trobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-74674812330857888472014-06-17T07:40:25.645-07:002014-06-17T07:40:25.645-07:00I am glad I could bring back some fond memories. ...I am glad I could bring back some fond memories. I think living on a float home would have a lot of perks but also disadvantages. My neighbors aren't quite far enough away now, they'd be closer on a float home. But I like the idea of the compact houses and the waves lulling one to sleep.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-35242621275274397302014-06-17T07:38:57.702-07:002014-06-17T07:38:57.702-07:00You are welcome Geoff. Connecting with Dar was a ...You are welcome Geoff. Connecting with Dar was a big help on ideas of what to do too. I think we messaged back and forth every day while there. Four days should be plenty before your trip to Alaska. Are you sailing to Alaska?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-42389600742438569812014-06-17T03:37:11.422-07:002014-06-17T03:37:11.422-07:00What a great vacation, and a really nice photo tou...What a great vacation, and a really nice photo tour. It brought back very fond memories of my trip to Victoria in 2008. <br /><br />I rode Dallas road on a rental scooter and that ride blossomed into life on two wheels. <br /><br />Before that trip the only place I had seen float homes was Sausalito. For some reason I found those homes in Victoria more interesting. I think it was because I stumbled in them unexpectedly and they are tucked away in a really nice spot, slightly off the beaten track. <br /><br />Reading your post was like a nice mini vacation. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-51082679075799135982014-06-16T18:49:02.653-07:002014-06-16T18:49:02.653-07:00Hi Brandy,
Thanks so much for this series of posts...Hi Brandy,<br />Thanks so much for this series of posts with the great narrative and wonderful photos. We only have 4 days on the island with Jennie's cousin before we head north to Alaska (no song pun intended!) so they've given a terrific insight on what to see and do whilst there. You're a gem!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-43232767902168979582014-06-15T09:31:54.307-07:002014-06-15T09:31:54.307-07:00The shredded Daiya is definitely the best for pizz...The shredded Daiya is definitely the best for pizza. It melts and stretches like cheese. Hopefully you can find some to try. With it being made in Canada exporting it to the UK shouldn't be too difficult for them.<br /><br />You can check out my food blog - link on the sidebar at the top right - for some vegan recipes you might like to try out for them too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-73633301254994071612014-06-15T09:28:57.531-07:002014-06-15T09:28:57.531-07:00We did see a lot of motorcycles riding about and w...We did see a lot of motorcycles riding about and were surprised at how many of them were classic bikes, too many to takes pictures of though.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-30263457072083660052014-06-15T04:07:19.908-07:002014-06-15T04:07:19.908-07:00Mmmmmm pizza, cake arggggggghhhhhhhh
I'm frot...Mmmmmm pizza, cake arggggggghhhhhhhh<br /><br />I'm frothing at the mouth here. Nice holiday, lucky there was some motorcycle content to redeem it though.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-3397986514277669622014-06-15T03:17:30.310-07:002014-06-15T03:17:30.310-07:00Daiya is a new one on me, thanks.
Our semi-reside...Daiya is a new one on me, thanks.<br /><br />Our semi-resident vegan is back from the Sollies next month and I imagine we'll be tracking down some Daiya for practice and familiarisation purposes next week.The Bridge Club Part 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/12046500431064314519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-9169151256843834572014-06-14T07:30:01.954-07:002014-06-14T07:30:01.954-07:00Richard!! Somehow I knew you'd like those bri...Richard!! Somehow I knew you'd like those bridge pictures.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-81195052873890083652014-06-14T07:29:17.684-07:002014-06-14T07:29:17.684-07:00Pam!! How many more days to you see the doc and a...Pam!! How many more days to you see the doc and are hopefully cleared for take off?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-29751529643426557212014-06-14T07:28:31.990-07:002014-06-14T07:28:31.990-07:00The visit was definitely worth it and we are happy...The visit was definitely worth it and we are happy we went. Didn't see as much as we wanted, but it is good to leave us wanting more.<br /><br />Emily Carr was probably one of the most famous residents of the Island. I remember learning about her in school.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-31570591079017947202014-06-14T07:26:18.250-07:002014-06-14T07:26:18.250-07:00It was hard to believe that Beacon Hill was in the...It was hard to believe that Beacon Hill was in the city. For the most part it felt isolated except for near the large stone bridge. Those shots were taken just right so you couldn't see the cars and high rises that were actually quite close.<br /><br />I liked the Victorian home, someone did put a lot of work into it. I just wasn't sure about the color, and I like blue.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-72529065220056809942014-06-14T07:21:36.694-07:002014-06-14T07:21:36.694-07:00Did I mention all this wandering was just from my ...Did I mention all this wandering was just from my memory since we forgot the map at the hotel? We had no idea what we were near, but it is good to know it was something cool.<br /><br />After living in Penticton we know all about geese, they were a menace in those city parks. Don't run or you'll slip in goose poop. Didn't seem to be an issue in Beacon Hill Park though.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-35961094625881728522014-06-14T07:18:10.577-07:002014-06-14T07:18:10.577-07:00With all the amazing roads and sights in your area...With all the amazing roads and sights in your area, I don't know how you could be homesick for the west coast. Me thinks it is just wanderlust. YOur photos bring it out in me too. <br /><br />Terry Fox was a hero to all o fus young kids when we were little. To have the drive that he did. And so little seemed to have been known about cancer back then too. <br /><br />The chocolate cake was decadent. They had all kind of gluten free treats as well, but we had to do the cake. Closest place for us to get vegan baked goods around here is Sweet Life Patisserie in Eugene. Yumm.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-30895222744732059742014-06-14T07:13:23.031-07:002014-06-14T07:13:23.031-07:00The happy hippy was spinach, red pepper, carameliz...The happy hippy was spinach, red pepper, caramelized onions, broccoli, tomatoes and a sesame seed topped crust. Mmmm first time for having broccoli on a pizza but it was pretty good. <br /><br />No, no funny herbs were sprinkled on top either to make it happier.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-35728887151273176582014-06-14T07:09:40.901-07:002014-06-14T07:09:40.901-07:00Somehow I don' think there is much money in it...Somehow I don' think there is much money in it, but if there was..........Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-29072491887168957512014-06-14T07:08:57.903-07:002014-06-14T07:08:57.903-07:00It did make me wonder what the inside looked like....It did make me wonder what the inside looked like. It was on a corner and around the corner was a garage or shed painted the same. It was quite sight. I just didn't think they were quite Victorian colors.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-47213376314752375212014-06-14T07:07:39.039-07:002014-06-14T07:07:39.039-07:00I think floating homes are quite popular on the we...I think floating homes are quite popular on the west coast. You see them in Seattle and other ports as well. I would think they'd be less expensive than regular homes especially when it comes to property taxes.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-72578504794794440762014-06-13T22:45:51.752-07:002014-06-13T22:45:51.752-07:00Bridges, a V7, and vegan pizza with chocolate cake...Bridges, a V7, and vegan pizza with chocolate cake.<br /><br />Just the job.The Bridge Club Part 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/12046500431064314519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-7086318677223450202014-06-13T20:14:21.545-07:002014-06-13T20:14:21.545-07:00Totally jealous of your trip! Looks awesome!!!Totally jealous of your trip! Looks awesome!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-762482575860611712014-06-13T18:19:01.391-07:002014-06-13T18:19:01.391-07:00Fantastic trip around Victoria for me, never quite...Fantastic trip around Victoria for me, never quite got out to the coast there, Vancouver or the island.<br /><br />I'm looking up Emily Carr right now.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-67664481304216982282014-06-13T10:43:03.079-07:002014-06-13T10:43:03.079-07:00Great photo tour of the area. I really like the Be...Great photo tour of the area. I really like the Beacon Hill Park pictures. It looks like a great area in the middle of a city. I'm with Lucky on the blue Victorian, pretty nice restoration.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-71867964038942861942014-06-13T09:57:20.517-07:002014-06-13T09:57:20.517-07:00Trobairitz:
You were very close to an interesting...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />You were very close to an interesting area, full of neat shops and little places to eat. The Cook Street Market is very trendy and you would have found something there to eat. Just a few blocks north/east of Beacon Hill Park<br /><br />Nice to see familiar sights with new eyes. Haven't been to Craigdarroch Castle in a while. We have several floating communities around Vancouver too. The goose are a menace over here, just watch where you step. <br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-33529078040401425312014-06-13T09:43:07.683-07:002014-06-13T09:43:07.683-07:00Where the heck do I start? Not sure if I have a ca...Where the heck do I start? Not sure if I have a case of homesickness or wanderlust but whenever I look at pictures from the we(s)t coast, I feel the desire to move back. I love Victoria. If they only had jobs over there... I always wanted to live on a float home.<br /><br />Terry Fox was a very impressive figure especially given his young age. I was very moved when I read the plate the first time. <br /><br />I haven't had a cake in ages (or so it feels), I am drooling over the chocolate cake as I am writing this... and the pizza looks yummy too. <br /><br />Thanks so much for all those lovely (and delish) photos.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-59487373432880724512014-06-13T08:07:39.046-07:002014-06-13T08:07:39.046-07:00Bring on the Hippy Happy pizza (what's it with...Bring on the Hippy Happy pizza (what's it with?)Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.com