Some sights from Victoria mid winter.

Some early cherry blossoms  set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

Some early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

GJ's Teds displayed on the piano.

GJ’s Teds displayed on the piano.

Last year's summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

Last year’s summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.