Without Lifting A Finger

It is a type of "bascule" bridge and it was designed by the same engineer who would later design the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco: Joseph Strauss (1870 - 1938). The Johnson Street Bridge is sometimes called the "Blue Bridge." Apparently, according to our water taxi driver, it is long overdue to be replaced. 

Water taxis (cute little munchkin boats) could be seen in both Vancouver and Victoria. We finally decided to ride one in Victoria (from the Inner Harbor to a stop close to Chinatown). Our driver--a newbie--told us about the water taxi ballet which would take place the following morning (Sunday). He said he wouldn't be in it (he had to be trained on the maneuvers first), but that it was free and well worth seeing. We saw it. 





Sunken Gardens, Butchart Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia. , a photo by Jeffrey Beall on Flickr. I guess this is one of the big tourist attractions, so perhaps we'll go. Though I've heard it's a bit pricey for a garden and the girls would probably prefer something more "exciting." We'll see.

Victoria British Columbia Inner Harbour at Night - HDR , a photo by David Gn Photography on Flickr. Where we hope to go in July/August. Never been. A great photo!