We have the Ducks and they have the Hippos...

I don't know how many "Ducks" we have in Seattle, but in Victoria they have 3 siblings of hippos - Henrietta, Henry, and Happy.  Below is Happy Hippo... - Ms. K

Ms. Kathleen's Canada Day Vacation

We celebrated the 4th of July week in...Canada!  Canada's Birthday is July 1st so instead of watching fireworks in the United States, we crossed the border to watch fireworks in Canada.  Those Canadians sure know how to party.

Canadians and guests like us celebrated in front of the parliament building (where the government usually do their jobs) with music, food, dancing, and activities for kids.

 

In the meantime on the other side of the harbor, workers set up for fireworks on the beach.  They will be aimed toward the water when they are set off.

 

Even the pirates came to the show...

The grand finale was all worth it!  This is the first 45 seconds of a spectacular show.