July 15, 2025

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLOMBIA, CANADA

What a gorgeous day and place! I really could see living here as a possibility, if it could just be a tad warmer!! Lori, Christy, Gary & I started the day riding the HOHO bus for the complete 90 minute loop, to get an overview of the whole city and all the various neighborhoods. They have it all, great downtown, shops & restaurants and parks, beaches and beautiful homes.

Then the four of us were off to high tea at the fancy Empress Hotel. It was so YUMMY! Especially the Laurent Perrier Champagne & Chocolates flown over from Paris this morning! A great lunch and treat. Thanks Lori for inviting me!

Next Lori and I ubered out the stunning Butchart Gardens! the perfect way to catch up and work off all those calories from tea!

After I helped Lori get back on the ship with her luggage, I went out for a neighborhood walk with Bosco and had some fun in Port.

By PAT PATRICK June 21, 2026
Bosco and I went back to the Marina Bay Sands, Marquee Night Club for Dancing on Friday night. We got to the club around 11pm and they stayed open till 5 a.m! There was a little bit of a cue to get into the club, but I had bought our entry tickets online prior, so we went through quickly.
By Pat Patrick June 21, 2026
What a gorgeous night this turned out to be. Great company and amazing views with yummy food. Life is Good!
By Pat Patrick June 21, 2026
After walking through the Luxury Mall of MBS we went through the tunnel, under the street to the Hotel Towers . The lobby is very much like a Vegas Casino. Tower 1 is where the observation deck & Le Noir Cocktail Bar is at the front of the Ship and the french restaurant Ce La Vi is located behind these closer to Tower 2. Then comes the infinite edged swimming pool and end the aft section of the Ship is the italian restaurant & bar Lavo . We went up to the 57th floor and requested a walk in reservation at Lavo around 6 pm and we got lucky and were seated out on the terrace by 6:30 pm. We were there for sunset and both light shows, with prime viewing spots. They didn't rush us out at all and we enjoyed a yummy meal! When we left around 8:30 there was a crazy long cue waiting for tables, we got so lucky!