Christmas in the Gardens

Darwin's Cafe in Tofino's Botanical Gardens 

is all lit up for Christmas.

With a December pass, the cost of one event, 

one can attend an evening's entertainment 

every night in December, 

and also wander the gardens to enjoy the lights.

Tonight the Tofino-Ucluelet Choir gave us two hours 

of rousing songs - some Christmas songs,

with interesting arrangements, but many others as well, 

and some solo performances by talented

members of the group. 

One of the best Christmas concerts I have ever been to.

This is Darwin's Cafe, where the magic happens.

This wooden heron, in the pond,

caught my eye.

A  bike in a tree.

Another view of the pond.

This lit up tunnel was fun to walk through.

This is a viewpoint looking over the inlet.

A good spot for watching the 

spring and fall bird migrations.

A wonderful event.

I am so glad I went,

tempting as it was to stay home

in my jammies.

I must get to more of these events.

I am always blissed out

when I do.

There is so much talent in this community.

Tomorrow, I am bussing down-Island

to my daughter's in Victoria

for a few days.

Happy holidays, friends!