Thanks Sun.

The horizon is not so far off that it is noticable. In fact had you not said anything I wouldn't have seen it even with my keen eye. I used to have that problem. Taking garden pics has helped a lot. I have become more aware of how I am lining up with the fence or the walls of raise beds. I look for it now. Sometimes that is about all I can really see while I try to frame the rest because my eyes are so burned out. That is why I love takiing pics of my garden. I get to see them better enlarged on the screen. Were there is a will there is away.

Yes Victoria is very touristy. I have always wanted to do that cruise up to Alaska. Almost did it once. You did at the right time of year. Sounds like an amazing trip. Funny how tourist take part in these things then the locals. Another example of forgetting about what is in our own back yards.

I did travel up the coast as far as Rupert by boat. I worked on gillnetter fishing boat one summer a cook and deck hand. That is definately a local activity. I loved it. We were gone for 2 months just living on the boat and going into port to unload fish and load up on groceries.