Be a Tourist in Your Own Town.

On Friday, my friend Kelsey and I decided to do a touristy day in Victoria because I have lived in this city for nine months now and have managed to completely avoid all the big tourist-y hotspots in the city. School has just kept me too busy! Although pretty much everyone made fun of me for going to all the places that parents drag their kids to on family outings, I was super excited.

Our first stop was Craigdarroch Castle.

Isn't it lovely? It's pretty much been everything: from a family home, to a military hospital, to a music conservatory and finally, the original campus of the university I now attend! Wouldn't it have been awesome to go to school in this castle? Kelsey and I wandered around the castle, and discussed the interior decorating decisions we would have made if it were our house. Haha.

What I wore Friday, haha.

Next, we were off to the Parliament buildings! They give free guided tours at intervals throughout the day, but unfortunately, we arrived just between two tours. The other option is just to wander around on your own, so we did! Neither of us being political science majors/buffs, made this visit a bit of a quick wander through...
But look! Laws are made here!


Next, we walked up to the Emily Carr House. It was a tiny, cosy little house. Being the antique/old stuff junky that I am, I really enjoyed looking at all the delicately painted teacups, and extravagant furniture in the house. Here's me in front of the house!

We ended the day at Beacon Hill Park, which I had also never visited- saw peacocks and herons and two birds viciously attacking each other.

It was a great day. I have a bunch more touristy locations to visit still, but I completed a good selection of my list on Friday. I can't wait to do more on my list!