Lighthouse- We stopped by Fisgaurd Lighthouse on our way into Victoria, it was a lot smaller than I expected (almost ompa lumpa size) but it had a pretty cool view of the Victoria harbor. Notice I didn’t say scent, there was a stink in the air here. More like a STANK
Redfish Blue Fish – We spent an hour in line waiting to order food from this seaside shack, angry Alison came out and began pacing back and forth so she wouldn’t pass out. I don’t follow the logic here but I’m not arguing with it. We got some different fish tacos that people love, they were alright but one of mine had a hair. I tossed that one right into the trash!
White Heather Tea Room – I nicknamed this place “Grannys Cupboard” because it had a very formal, stiff feel, with muted colors and ancient curtains which I believe is what you are going for if you are interested in afternoon high tea and the cutest little scrumptious delectable finger foods. I struggled to describe this in a positive manner to some Canadian folks earlier today and the guy told me “Well it’s not a Texas rattlesnake BBQ” which I’ve never even heard of (and I’m from Texas) but I appreciated the stereotype but only after lassowing a nearby twister and tossing my ten gallon hat in the air while filling it full of molten hot lead from the blazing barrels of my deadly six shooters. Yeeeehaw. Anyway, I’ll go on record of saying I’d prefer anything involving rattlesnakes over high tea again. Tea is good if you toss out the frilly doilies and what not.
B&B – I’m not a big fan of B&B’s because they usually feel like I’m staying in someones back bedroom but this place is nice. The bed in our room is gigantic, seriously, like you need a step ladder or running start to get into the thing. Whoever lived in that lighthouse definitely didn’t sleep in this bed.
Tapas – For dinner we went to a tapas bar for some drinks with our tiny plates of food. If you know me you are probably thinking I’m going to make fun of this place, but I actually liked it. We need to go to more places like this and less like Grannys Cupboard.



#1 by Melanie on August 7, 2010 - 8:06 pm
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Poor Ali!! Neither one of us likes to be hungry. We are not responsible for our actions.
#2 by Donna on August 8, 2010 - 7:58 am
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Don't think I could have waited in line an hour for a fish taco (especially getting one with a hair in it!). The White Heather Tea Room is more like my 'cup of tea.' Sure have enjoyed your comments, Jeff. You made me laugh at your "lassoing a nearby twister and tossing my ten gallon hat in the air while filling it full of molten hot lead from the blazing barrels of my deadly six shooters. Yeeeehaw." commentary.
#3 by Debbie on August 8, 2010 - 2:46 pm
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Jeff – Sorry Ali had a hunger meltdown on you – but we all know that's what happens! I'm sure the Tea Room calmed her down. Guess you're going to have to BBQ up some rattlesnake when you get back to TX, Jeff – to live up to their image of a true Texan!
#4 by Sheryl on August 8, 2010 - 6:49 pm
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Tapas you say???? Reminds me of the Canary Islands! What fun….Enjoy the entire experience!