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Canadian Anniversary Trip

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

July 9th marked our 30th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, we traveled to Victoria, British Columbia for a special time together. The Lord made it possible for us to spend 8 days there, enjoying the sights and His beautiful creation.

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on the BC ferry from Vancouver to Victoria

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ferry

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Washington mountains in the distance

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touring the Butchart Gardens

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amazing

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under the rose garden archway

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The Fairmont Empress Hotel

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taking part in the elegant High Tea at The Empress

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treated to a special dessert in honor of our anniversary

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on the steps of the Empress

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Craigdarroch Castle, built in 1890

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two of a kind!

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our cool means of “cruising” the country

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a trip up the coast to Sooke

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view of the bay

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on top of the world

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relaxing

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Victoria Harbour Ferry

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floating homes and marinas

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view of The Empress from the Harbour Ferry

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Legislative Building

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gorgeous hanging baskets

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on our way back to Vancouver

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driving up to Squamish (half-way to Whistler, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics)

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Horseshoe Bay (outside of Vancouver)

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The Capilano Suspension Bridge… quite the suspense!

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view of Vancouver from the peak of Grouse Mountain

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flying over snow-capped mountains on our way home