Meanwhile in Victoria, BC

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Writer Mom Escapes the Funny Farm for a weekend in Victoria.

I arrived yesterday on the Victoria Clipper to bright sunny skies. After stowing my gear at the St. Jame Bay Inn, a lovely little place set in a residential neighborhood, I went for a walk. It was glorious along the bay. I traced a course past Emily Carr's House, out by the breakwater, past the fishermen's wharf, and back along the bay front trail.

On the ride across, I sat with a couple from Redmond celebrating their 45 wedding anniversary with a stay at the Empress and a man from Victoria who'd been having a break in Seattle. He recommended several restaurants where the local eat. I had lunch at one of them, the Ferris Oyster House and Grill. I had the oyster platter, local oysters done eight different ways with a big leafy salad and bread. It was delish!

Then, I strolled back to the hotel (a 20 minute walk from downtown) to write on my Nanowrimo project. Three hours later, it was time for tea. I headed back downtown to Murchies Tea Salon for a pot of afternoon tea and a current scone with jam and cream. I noticed I was beginning to nod off in my teacup, so I went back to the hotel for a nap. Then, it was time for a run, a nice little three mile loop.

I got another hour of writing in after my shower. Then, I began to hear strange noises, my stomach rumbling and screaming, "Feed me!" I had dinner at the India Curry House. I had the lamb gosh rogan. Since most of my family won't eat lamb, it's a special treat for me. It was delish along with the veggie samosa and naan. I got one more hour of writing in before heading down to the pub at the inn for a Bailey's nightcap. Finally, I did something I never get to do at home, I took the world's longest, warmest bath complete with girly smelling bubbles. Davine bliss!!!