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Good evening. Another beautiful day in Victoria. Nice views for the guests on Explora We did an early morning walk to and across the Johnson Bridge then around the Harbour edge. Us Aussies were delighted to watch the otters swimming in the water. Absolutely blessed with this weather. Had a nice lunch on the patio overlooking the harbour at Spinnakers Brewpub. Then hopped on one of the cute little harbour ferries back to The Empress Hotel. Flowers outside the hotel look pretty in the sunshine. We have Neil the (Elephant) Seal getting up to lots of mischief in a Tasmanian town. Victoria BC has Emerson the (Elephant) Seal deciding that being moved by the authorities 150km from Victoria to near Ucluelet was not appealing so he swam 30km per day for 4 days, back to his favourite beach in Victoria and we unexpectedly met him snoozing peacefully in the sun on the beach today, letting out a few snorts much to the amusement of the kids watching from above. We also visited the Bug Zoo which is around the corner from our Condo. We all found it fascinating due to the passionate staff. Iโll spare you the photos of the Tarantulas which were my favourite. Dinner was at the Sticky Wicket Pub. Post dinner we strolled down to see the Parliament Buildings lit up - which is probably the only thing cruisers see on their very short time in Victoria on many itineraries.
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If anyone is interested, The Blue Bus through M & M tours is available to book again this season but the pricing has increased and itโs a reserved seat with 2hrs at Mendhall. Booked it because we cruise soon and shore tours through cruise line and elsewhere sold out.
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Well, my plans to spend the day walking Stanley Park have changedโฆ.instead of arriving Vancouver tomorrow morning, I will be (hopefully) arriving 11hrs later due to โoperational issuesโAt least DH & I donโt have to get up before dawn tomorrow morning and there is now a strong possibility that the โkidsโ can meet me at the airport when I arrive. Time to put that koala onesie back into my carryon and embarrass the heck out of my kids - with my ๐จ hugs at the airport.
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Thank for asking Graham. For those wondering - Westfield Bondi Junction - a large shopping complex in Sydneyโs East - had a critical incident occur in the middle of the busy Saturday afternoon of shopping. I appreciate your concern Graham as I spent the afternoon doing last minute shopping for my trip at a Westfield complex but thankfully it is located on the other side of the city. I am waiting for the official police media conference but from media reports - lone male, multiple fatalities and injuries including an infant. Lone policewoman shot the offender dead. Absolutely horrific and traumatic on what has been a beautiful autumn day in Sydney.
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Frameless vs framed glass shower in bathrooms? What is your preference? DH is insisting on frameless due to aesthetics. I am against them because in his bathroom he has to put the bath mat outside every day to dry because the water leaks out of the gaps after each shower. We are going to renovate our main bathroom (which currently has a framed glass shower) and we are at a stalemate over thisโฆ.