Dorian

Here's a new character on the Causeway, Dorian, a living statue and mime. If he looks a little familiar it's because he is being portrayed by the Causeway veteran performer who appeared for years as Plasterman, enchanting and amazing adults and children alike. Visible behind Dorian are some of the many luxurious boats displayed as part of last weekend's Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show.

Let the Fun Begin!

*HOT* weather for the last couple of days drew me down to the Inner Harbour yesterday to see if our most active summer venue had woken up. And yes, there were lots of people strolling on the causeway and wandering down onto the piers to see the Floating Boat Show. Buskers were busking, crafts people were crafting and artists were arting and though it's only early May it seems like summer has begun. (Okay, someone has to ask why it's called the "Floating" Boat Show. Is this to differentiate it from a show of non-floating boats?)

Floating Boat Show

As spring blossoms in the parks in and around Victoria I've been neglecting my favorite haunts in the city such as the Inner Harbour Causeway, pictured above. The weather is still not inviting for strollers but a fair number of people turned out over the weekend to see the Floating Boat Show. It's an interesting name and I'm sure there is an important distinction being made there. Some of the new boats for sale can be seen above. You can't get any closer unless you pay admission so I'll wait for the Classic Boat Show later in the year which is free, hospitable and very interesting.