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Playing With AC, Victoria |
Once on the Island the weather steadily improved. As the day warmed, the group went to the beach to play in the sand with AC.
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A Victoria Landmark, The Empress Hotel |
After playing on the Beach, the Dutch met Chris's mom and brother. They enjoyed a wonderful picnic overlooking the ocean. In addition to Mom's wonderful cooking, she had mouthwatering home-baked treats for all. They had a cake to celebrate Mark's birthday, and Mom even sent two pieces and a decorative rose home for Todd and Nicole. After lunch Chris took the Dutch sightseeing in Victoria.
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Orcas Swimming Through Active Pass |
On the ferry back to Vancouver that evening, the Dutch were extraordinarily lucky to spot a pod of Orcas. A rare sighting, Orcas are animals not often seen. This pod was sighted in Active Pass, a narrow channel through which the ferry must travel to reach Vancouver. This is an ideal location to see Orcas because they are forced to swim relatively close to the ship.