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Playing With AC, Victoria
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Once on the Island the weather steadily improved. As the day
warmed, the group went to the beach to play in the sand with
AC.
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A Victoria Landmark, The Empress
Hotel
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After playing on the Beach, the Dutch met Chris's mom and brother.
They enjoyed a wonderful picnic overlooking the ocean. In addition
to Mom's wonderful cooking, she had mouthwatering home-baked
treats for all. They had a cake to celebrate Mark's birthday,
and Mom even sent two pieces and a decorative rose home for
Todd and Nicole. After lunch Chris took the Dutch sightseeing
in Victoria.
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Orcas Swimming Through Active Pass
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On the ferry back to Vancouver that evening, the Dutch were
extraordinarily lucky to spot a pod of Orcas. A rare sighting,
Orcas are animals not often seen. This pod was sighted in Active
Pass, a narrow channel through which the ferry must travel to
reach Vancouver. This is an ideal location to see Orcas because
they are forced to swim relatively close to the ship.
