There was this one time when my dear friend invited me to go on a trip with her. We went to Victoria. She had to go to a work conference and was allowed to bring someone and she chose me. We went without children, and for me it was a trip where I felt so nurtured. I realized when I was there that every time I had gone to this certain city I have always felt very loved. I wanted to share pictures from this trip because it will remind me of a really happy time in my life when I look over my blog. It will remind me of blessings and things done just for me. We started with a ferry ride on an gorgeous day where we sat out in the wind and sun and painted each others nails. It got us lots of looks and comments and it was a fun start to this amazing trip. After we arrived we then went and explored different nooks and crannies of this beautiful city. It is full or history and the detail and treasures are numerous. I had wanted to make something to remind me to be thankful and joyful in all things so we went to a bead store and made a beautiful prism. Every day the sun shines through my window here rainbows dance around my kitchen and remind me of this trip and the need to be thankful.
China Town
A beautiful back alley
Making my sky to sea prism
We stayed at one of the best hotels in the area. It was right beside the parliament buildings and that alone was such a delight. The view was incredible. So many things to feed the soul!
I was able to spend time with some of my aunties who live in Victoria while I was there. I felt little again and so cared for. We went to Bingo and did other special things.
There were so many highlights of this trip. One was the nights of sleep. I was not interrupted over and over and it was magical. Another one was going to a movie and eating out. We ate at a beautiful restaurant right by the water one night. These were luxuries to me and things I don't do often. This was one of the views from the restaurant. I loved all the brick.
Just walking to the restaurant was a treat for the eyes!
On the last day of the trip my friend was in conference all morning and she left me her car. I felt like I was brave enough to explore by myself and I am so glad I did. It was unforgettable. These little ducklings were living just outside of our hotel in the little pools that were a decorative part of the hotel's front. They were so precious. There was a gentleman who's job it was to protect them and help them if anything happened to their mom. They were fed by him and watched over. So many people got so much joy from watching them. They were incredibly precious in the middle of the city. After enjoying their sweetness I got in the car and drove to a park.
When I got there I was greeted by this gentleman. His bejeweled exterior dazzled me for a while before I continued on an mysterious pathway.
I found this bench that I loved.
Oh this path! It led me through and to inexpressible beauty.
After walking alone through a rain drenched meadow and up a hill I wound my way down to the Ocean. It was too beautiful to properly describe.
I was filled so full on this trip. It was something I held in my heart for a long time afterward. What a gift to give someone! I am blessed by friends who give me gifts that go way beyond material things. They are lasting, encouraging and transformative.
When we came home on the ferry my friend was busy putting into practice things she had learned at her conference. I loved all her colors and the textures in this photo. This is her and she has never ceased to amaze me in all our years of friendship ~
The way you immerse yourself in new experiences and have so much gratitude for them is inspirational; you never take anything for granted 🥰😘
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