Described as the world's smallest capital, Victoria thinks big, with a replica of London's Big Ben as the centerpiece of its downtown.
We explored the town on foot, visiting the market
and a Hindu temple.
Next we stopped at the Botanical Gardens, where Watson made friends with a 150 year old turtle.
We liked our Victoria visit in spite of the 90+ degree temperature and high humidity. People were friendly and polite. Drivers actually slowed down to let us cross the street. But the real fun began for me when we left the city and took off in our mini bus to see the countryside.
I understand why they maintain a botanical garden, but really, the whole island is a garden! Groves of Cinnamon trees, Hibiscus, a tea plantation, all punctuated by massive rock formations, some of which looked like smaller versions of Half Dome in Yosemite. After enjoying a cup of vanilla tea at the plantation, we wound our way through the mountains and back to sea level. We had a delicious buffet lunch at an outdoor, beachside restaurant. Some members of our group had brought swimsuits. After lunch, they hurried across the white sand beach for a dip in the gentle waves.
After a final stop at a craft village
We returned to The Amsterdam. As we sailed away, we enjoyed one final treat: a memorable sunset.
Happy Easter, everyone!
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