A Little Trip Overseas

It was time for a little get away, so we hoped on board the Victoria Clipper and headed 'overseas' to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. (Being on a boat for 3 hours totally qualifies this trip as an overseas adventure). It took a little bit of planning as Isaac needed his American passport. Clearly, he gave his best "I'm as innocent as they come, Mr Customs Officer, Sir" face. 

I CANNOT wait to see his drivers license!

On the boat & ready to go!

It was our first overnight trip alone. I'm not going to lie, the i-entertainment got used a bit more than when at home. After watching our not finest moment in a public restaurant, a sweet Canadian Jesuit Priest came over, put his hand on my shoulder and said, "I think moms need to be told more they are doing a good job".  HAHAHA. Thank you sir. Ketchup doesn't normally end up on the ceiling AND in our armpits. 

We wandered the streets of historic Victoria, shopped in Chinatown and ate gelato. 

Parliament buildings

The Empress Hotel

Chinatown. One of the largest outside of...China.

Learning a little Canadian history

Isaac wasn't in the mood for photos at Buchart Gardens, so I got to play with my camera a bit and enjoy the BEEE-U-T-FUL flowers & trees in their fall finest.

Cheeky boy

Finally, got one photo of me & my boy.

With a big storm approaching and no guarantee of a way home if the ships couldn't sail (other than a bus ride from Canada!) we were ushered onto the last boat off the island a few days early. I'm thankful we left when we did, I understand the island is getting pounded right now!

Getting settled on the boat for the ride home

It was a whirlwind trip and a good way to introduce international travel to my international boy. I want to build in him a desire to travel & explore; to see the beautiful world that God created; to have a heart for people & cultures different than his; to have the skills to 'go into all the world' safely, and with wisdom & passion. Two little stamps in that American passport & "the Canadian ketchup event" is a good way to start. ;)