Hello everyone! I’m back. We had a really nice trip. The weather was warm and spring-like on Friday and Saturday, but then turned rainy and grey on Sunday and Monday. However, it was nice to get away! Friday we did a lot of walking around the harbor in downtown Victoria, toured the wax museum, which creeped me out, as I’m certain George W. Bush was staring at me! We had lunch, went back to the room, changed, went to the fitness room and worked out and enjoyed the hot tub for an hour (I know…. sick), rested, went out for dinner and toured around some more.

On Saturday we got up bright and early and drove out to Nanaimo after breakfast. We walked around there quite a while, and decided it would be a wonderful little place to retire! Then we took a ferry over to Gabriolla Island. It was like being in an old hippy colony. Very interesting! I could live there! (they have Shaw @home internet… I checked). Of course after our rapid tour, we had to dash back to the hotel to watch the Oilers’ heartbreaking defeat. Good thing we were on vacation… it didn’t upset hubby near as much as it would have had he been at home! LOL

Sunday, we worked out first thing in the morning, showere, did the breakfast thing and then did a bunch of shopping. We bought way too many gifts to bring home for the kids, and I got a web cam for my birthday from hubby! I think the quality sucks, or I don’t have it set up right yet, but it will still be fun. We rented some movies and got comfy in the room in the rain, and watched “Castaway” and “Miss Congeniality”. We really enjoyed Castaway!

Monday, again we worked out before breakfast, did a bit more shopping, and then basically packed up and headed for the airport. The kids picked us up… they had a birthday present for me…. great new PJ’s from La Senza (my favorite store!) The house was clean as could be, and Ben even had a great report card to show us, so I’d say the weekend was a success! (Even though I put on 4 pounds… *wink*)

PS====>Thanks to all for the birthday cards, and good wishes! Special thanks to Gina!!