Update: Newest Misadventure, Duncan Daze Parade Click link :)
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Lack of a boyfriend has forced me to actually be productive on my vacation and do various touristy things around the island. Being the very amateur photographer that I am I took lots of pictures to share and encourage people to explore their own backyard before globetrotting. Today's misadventure, The Butchart Gardens ($28 entry normally, I got in free :P) and The Victoria Butterfly Garden ($13 entry)
Our story begins with Buddy the cat I am babysitting and he was none too pleased I was going out for the day. I distracted him with catnip mouse and snuck out the back
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After a short drive after only getting lost once, I made it to Butchart Gardens. Huh quite the large parking lot, I'll just park in the rabbit section, how convenient
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Surely a garden well over a century old, a historic site of Canada and visited yearly by millions will have the kind of veggies I am seeking. ^-^
I'll start with the Sunken Garden first
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I was informed by helpful staff members that these were in fact not carrots
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I proceed to investigate the Rose Garden
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and the Japanese Garden was a bust as well there were hardly any flowers save for water lilies
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A broken man I left the gardens and proceeded to the nearby butterfly gardens, surely they will at least have some mangos or guavas or some other tropical delights
Check out the proboscis on that one, haaawwwt
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I had the looming sensation I was being watched
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Fortunately the Flamingos had my back
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Bleh thought this butterfly might have been a carrot
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Dejected I headed home. then I thought to myself did I even check the fridge surely I am not that absent minded
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Wait are those carrots... I think they are ack
(authors note: ya I look retarded in the picture, I really look quite normal when taking non gimmick photos :-*)
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I have lots more picture was being selective I'll see about putting them on photobucket or something later.
Awesome pics, makes me wanna go away and take some pics myself
Nice pictures. What type of camera do you have if you don't mind me asking.
: Tai June 30, 2010, 06:58:41 -06:00
Nice pictures. What type of camera do you have if you don't mind me asking.
Sony A200 very good for the price and the battery life is amazing
Glad you were able to see The Butchart Gardens. I have never been there, and if the rumors of its closure do to under-attendance are true, I never will. :(
New Misadventure. Gowlland Tod Provincial Park -Caleb Pt (its a big park)
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/gowlland_tod/ (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/gowlland_tod/)
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park provides excellent day-use recreation opportunities for hiking, nature appreciation and picnicking. More than 25 kilometres of trails, varying in degree of difficulty, offer spectacular views, as well as the chance to view animals in their natural environment.
And its all free ;D It is hard to capture the serenity that this park is with pictures
Before I begin let me preface by saying, don't go alone! Its a big underutilized park you will likely not run into anybody else, I have some specialized training so I felt pretty confident taking the risks.
Geeze, I thought this place would be packed on a Friday following a stat day, oh well hopefully I don't get eaten by a cougar
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Sup, bird dudes
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Misery Bay.
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Lets just go down this scenic path
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Shh went off the trail a bit here. ADVENTURE!
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Sup horrible giant slug
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Scenic Shot attempt that is almost passable :-/
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Because flowers are awesome
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Then I took a quick stop at the Caleb Pike Heritage Park and saw an old settlement house.
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If you are in the Greater Victoria area and you are looking for something to do this is a great choice if you are an active and adventurous person
Unfortunately did not run into any rabbits :( That may be on the books for tomorrow or Sunday though ;)
And sorry the photo quality is not as good. I am better at macro photography and shooting objects versus scenic shots which I find difficult to compose :-\
Bunnies and their adventures, hehe. Mine had to fight off a hawk on his last adventure.
Fort Rodd and Fisgarde Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse on the west coast, WWII era weapons emplacements and medieval actors ???. What could be better? A small $5 entrance fee gets you in, quite the happening spot, a lot busier then I had anticipated.
90mm Anti-aircraft gun
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View from a search light spotters post
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Gun emplacement
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Medieval recreationalists ??? I learned about the loom :p loomtastic
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The original Jeep. They were a lot smaller back then
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Fisgard Lighthouse
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I have my mind in the gutter :p
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Plotting room in one of the bunkers
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Get in my shots will ya?
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Bravo Zulu (Good job/Congratulations)
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Nice, I like that last batch of photos you took.
I think I remember going to that place as a kid. It felt too familiar for me not to have seen it at some point.
My little adventure this weekend was to the bustling metropolis of Duncan, to see the yearly Duncan Daze festival on the invite of theshyferret (Kori the border collie) he was certainly a cool dude and it was nice to meet another island fur :) you can read about his experience at http://vifurry.ca/. (http://vifurry.ca/.) I've been to my fair share of parades and festivals, but this one was one of the better ones, I'll say the festival was 'right sized' you did not feel lost in a sea of people and you can take in the positive atmosphere of the community. Lots of discount shopping, and lots food options too (giant cookies mmmm) :).
Best part was the cost of admission was 1 sunburn :-X I'm a pasty one
Duncan is known as the city of totems. Its no joke either, there are tons of totems dotting different areas of the city. All expertly crafted and are one of a kind pieces of art.
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The Duncan/Cowichan Valley fire departments had a very large showing in the parade. The had a wide variety of fire trucks on display including some very old models such as this one. There was also a fire fighter dunk tank by city hall for charity >:D
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There were two bagpipe bands at the parade.
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Penny the wise savings owl :D Penny says keep your portfolio diversified and don't forget your Moneymarket funds j/k
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Naval Cadet band
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Sorry ladies not interested, but I will take that Mercedes :P
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Shriners are a lot like furries, they wear weird costumes, get up to shinnagins for teh lolz
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Man goes to the doctor says he is depressed...
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Daisy the Island Farms mascot. Yay milk.
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This comes without discription :p
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And finally what you have all be waiting for: Kori[/b]
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: Lune July 03, 2010, 05:25:25 -06:00
Fort Rodd and Fisgarde Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse on the west coast, WWII era weapons emplacements and medieval actors ???. What could be better? A small $5 entrance fee gets you in, quite the happening spot, a lot busier then I had anticipated.
90mm Anti-aircraft gun
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View from a search light spotters post
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Gun emplacement
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Medieval recreationalists ??? I learned about the loom :p loomtastic
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The original Jeep. They were a lot smaller back then
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Fisgard Lighthouse
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I have my mind in the gutter :p
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Plotting room in one of the bunkers
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Get in my shots will ya?
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Bravo Zulu (Good job/Congratulations)
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Hay i live 10 min from there