Day 5 was a "trip within a trip" and it was packed with pleasant surprises as we left Vancouver for Victoria...
Surprise, surprise...we left our hotel at 5:30am just to catch the 7:00am ferry, but missed it...and had to wait till 9:00am! Yet, once on board, the view was so mesmorizing that we didn't remember the extended waiting time at all! The gigantic 7-decked ferry carried vehicles and provided excellent food for passengers. The best part was certainly the sea view! How nice!
More surprises...the visit to the Parliament of British Columbia reminded me so much of the one in London! The UK style of this institution made it all the more solemn and classy. We even had the chance to sit at the audience for their legislative meeting where health-related budget was being discussed. No photo was allowed and the debate was so disciplined and orderly. The process and manner of legislation should always be like this, shouldn't it?
Even more surprises...our visit to Saint Margaret's School Victoria, a girls' school, was a breath of fresh air! The campus wasn't as big as St Georges and the entire school, from K1 to Year 12, was no more than 400 students! Yet, their homely and naturalistic environment built up a safe and friendly culture. We were led by a very confident ambassador and was even given the chance to visit their dormitory! These girls were under great care yet independence was well developed.
This one should be my most stunning picture so far!
Surprise of the day...Beacon Hill Park gave us a surprise show of peacocks flying out of the cages, walking royally across the zebra crossing, and spreading their feathers in front of our cameras. Knowing that peacocks only open their tail upon seeing beautiful things, I wondered if they spotted anyone beautiful or handsome among us teachers...must be me!
Ha, what's the surprise in this room? I will just spend a night here before going back to Vancouver tomorrow. Yet this little room didn't fail to surprise me...
Give you more updates tomorrow with more visits! Have a nice day!
Dr H C Lee
Give you more updates tomorrow with more visits! Have a nice day!
Dr H C Lee
