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Victoria!!!

During our stay in Port Angeles, we decided to make a day trip to Victoria, Canada. We took the Black Ball Ferry line on the MV Coho, which was a 90-minute trip. The shift from Washington's dreary clouds to Canada's sunny skies was seen immediately.



Maggie's so excited! 







We were impressed by the beautiful architecture, pleasant weather, and laid-back atmosphere in Victoria. We roamed the streets for hours and took a lot of pictures. We ate lunch in a restaurant in Canada's oldest Chinatown, and stopped for dessert at Chocolats Favoris, known for its ice cream covered in a hard shell of chocolate and extremely delectable toppings.


 A statue in front of the Hotel Empress

The Parliament Building



 Ladies' selfie: Maggie, Ioana, Jenny, and Lina



 Canada's oldest Chinatown

Walking down Theatre Alley

 
 Ioana treated herself to bubble tea...

 ... and ice cream!

 "You look like a moose"- Ioana Mirica


 This Friendship Bell was gifted to the town of Victoria by the twin city of Morrioka, Japan, to commemorate 30 years of friendship, and as a thank you for their assistance in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake. 





Victoria is a beautiful and fun town, and we all had an amazing day in Canada. It was sad to have to leave, but the view from the ferry improved the departure.


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