Monday, Monday August 17

Monday, Monday- can't trust that day. It turned out to be memorable but not in a good way. At about 5 a.m. I took a cab to the local hospital for an all-night headache, neck cramp.  It costs a bundle but I should be compensated since we had travel health insurance.  After that the day opened itself up.  Victoria is a beautiful city with some of the most beautiful women in the world.

Diversity, flowers everywhere, street performers along the harbor.  The architecture speaks of the great wealth of Canada.  We had lunch at the Empress Hotel which had stores that carried items such as one would never believe. The totem polls, the Native American art over-awed me. I wanted to buy one or two of the pieces- but prices ranged from $17 K and. The clothing stores with She She purses...and the vast range of people from all parts of the globe.  The weather seemed cool but warmed...they actually grow orange in BC.  Winters are mild, hardly any snow- very few days when one needs heat or air conditioning. Luckily we dodged the hot weather which now dogs the East,  Tomorrow we'll be in Vancouver. There is a display of great Dutch masters- Vemeer and Rembrant are featured.  This is a real treat.  We're off to supper.