For the first time in my life I found myself awaiting Christmas without the anticipation of family coming or of us traveling to see family. It was a little scary.
So the old man and I decided that a Christmas vacation all on our own was in order. We planned our route, packed our bags and relieved ourselves and the children of the traditional Christmas gift giving and set off to Canada. We didn't really skip Christmas because we found Holiday cheer everywhere we went. We just skipped the craziness. I have to admit it wasn't half bad.

One of the many gorgeous waterways we happened upon.

Christmas Eve in Victoria in a charming bed and breakfast.

The site of the Winter Olympics

The lovely Butchart Gardens

100 year old Abbeymoore Manor

Japanese garden at Butchart Gardens


Christmas Eve Chinese Food

Float plane over Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Aerial view of an amazing city