I flew to the East and spent four days getting blissfully lost in the city, enjoying long, vegetarian meals, going on a mini-pilgrimage, people watching, people watching and people watching (such beautiful, fashionable people!) and realizing how weak my grasp is of the French language.
Requirements for a trip to Victoria: comfortable shoes, a snail's pace (to blend with the locals), long lunches and lots of time to sleep on the grass. Floppy hats are optional.