Farewell Vancouver Island

Erin and I on the car ferry back to the mainland (our car is parked below)

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Kidding . . . the ferry from Sidney to Tsawwassen, B.C. on a gorgeous day

Passing another (much smaller) ferry -- there are ferries servicing dozens of these islands

Erin and I are on our way back to the mainland. It was hard to say goodbye to Victoria after a week and a half visit. Quite simply, we were blown away by this lovely city. We're not sure when, but we'll be back. Here's a video from a scenic overlook on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, just outside Victoria:

Our favorite things about Victoria: the people, the gardens, the stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, saying the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Olympic mountains, the architecture, the public parks, the walking trails and the food. When we come back I would like to spend some time on the water, whether kayaking or sailing, travel to Tofino on the west coast and do some serious hiking/camping up north.