At Rest, Almost

We've had a lovely day!

After allowing ourselves to sleep a little later than usual, we ate breakfast in the Hotel Gold Lounge.  Don must be in their computer.  They called him Dr. Wheeler and upgraded us, and what a treat it's been!

We ate in front of an open window, overlooking the Inner Harbour.  A friendly sea gull joined us, apparently understanding that I was a soft touch!  This bird is not an endangered species, and he was obviously used to being fed, so…let's just say that he and I ate breakfast together!

After breakfast we went to the Royal Museum which was quite a treat.  The animal displays were marvelous, and we enjoyed the excellent exhibits about the two main kinds of Indians, or First Peoples as they are called in Canada:  those who lived by the sea and those who lived inland.  I loved seeing the totem poles as well.  They are quite stylized, and each pole has has certain animals on it, probably with religious connotations.  

The latter picture is us, having tea in the Palm Court.  What a lovely high tea it was.  We began with strawberries and cream, and then moved on to wonderful tea, unbelievable sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, and chocolate goodies to die for!  This was the highlight of the day!

After tea, we went out and walked all around the inner harbour, then came back to our lovely room.  We are thoroughly enjoying this century-old hotel.  We are fortunate enough to be in the old, original part; simply lovely!