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Ride 14 - A Wet One

Ride 14 - 20 May 2019
Distance 15.5 miles (Distance to date 227.6 miles)
Time 1:55 (Time to date 28:00)

 Weather for ducks.  I had permission and time to get this ride done on Victoria Day, but it was raining.  Rather than lose a cycling window, I got the job done, but got very, very wet for my efforts!



 Starting in the downtown area is always nice, as there are plenty of bikes in the vicinity.  Today's bike was the best I've had, there was nothing wrong with it!!

 Plotting a path around James Bay was frustrating, I don't think I was very efficient!
Eyes on a Tree

Obligatory Shot
Points of Interest.....

 Parliament Building (48.420003, -123.37113)

 OK, so a pretty big hitter on the tourist itinerary (my plan was to find the hidden gems of Victoria!), but this building is a beaut and can't be missed.  
SQUARK!




Fairy Village (48.415978, -123.381661)

Randomly found this fair village in James Bay.  The 'village' is spread over about 4 trees in one street.  If you like fairies, it's well worth a look!




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