I did see things other than storm drains and driftwood on my visit to Victoria, although you’d not know it from reading this blog. Ehpem, an excellent guide, took me to a part of town where we got to see some architecture, an excellent old car, graffiti, and a group of folks (and some flowers) taking in the afternoon sun.

(By the way, this shot was taken only a half-block from where Ehpem captured this scene, which I completely missed because I was looking at a poster on a utility pole.)

Victoria, British Columbia
photographed 8.3.2014

Another shot at the pebble beach near Ehpem’s house.

It really did remind me of West Texas. Ha! Ha! Of course not! It was the opposite of West Texas.

Victoria, British Columbia
photographed 8.3.2014

My sincere thanks to Ehpem and his spouse for being such gracious hosts for my brief visit to Victoria. They were generous with their time and their hospitality.

They were also generous about showing me the things they love about their city. Like this scene, which is just a short walk from their house.

I hope to someday return the favor and show them around West Texas, which of course has less driftwood but more sky.

Victoria, British Columbia
photographed 8.2.2014

Just down from my house are, well, some more houses.

Just down from Ehpem’s house is this. The night before I took this shot, the water had been rougher, the waves tossing the rocks enough to make a beautiful hollow, clacking sound. This morning, though, it was calm, with just the geese to keep me company.

Victoria, British Columbia
photographed 8.3.2014