Two days in Victoria, British Columbia

So glad I built a visit to see Julie into my conference plans for BC, since heaven knows when next I will make it across the country!  We had an awesome time wandering around Victoria yesterday and today. The city graciously cooperated weather-wise and I have had two gloriously sunny days. It is absolutely stunning here - didn't get a chance to see much of the Pacific in Vancouver, but spent this afternoon on the beach with Julie and the dogs (this is such a dog-friendly town!).

She is so lucky to have this - it's  absolutely glorious. Being here makes me think "I'll have to get out every day when I get back since I don't know how much longer I will be in Nova Scotia." Now that school is all done, I should make that happen. I'm glad I've had this time here.

Victoria seems completely laid back, and I was surprised to discover it has one of the highest ratios of restaurants to people of all cities in North America. Cool. Seafood, pub fare and Korean this visit - not too shabby. I have always said I could move to BC without first visiting because everything I have heard about the province to date suggested it was my kind of place. Thoughts confirmed. The architecture is stunning. I get why homes are so expensive. Yet there's also tons of laid back, affordable living; there's tons of water; outdoorsy things to do; and I can hit Whistler if I miss snow. I remember again why I love to travel.

Also got a chance to see Jules honing her skills on the mike at Hecklers Bar and Grill where she was one of the featured comedians. She's getting ready to perform in  Halifax at the Comedy Festival, so she was trying out some new material - I seriously dig how she just goes out and takes  what she wants - her business, guys, a PhD, now comedy stardom. Once again, my kinda girl - hardcore.