A couple of years ago we had a fantastic holiday visiting family in Victoria, British Columbia. The recent ad on television by Via Rail makes me want to take the trip again. If you haven't seen the ad, it shows moving photos (very Harry Potter-ish) in a couple's house and the view from their windows is just like looking out the train windows. We just love this ad and the memories it creates for us.
While browsing through all the photos we took I came across these of some float homes and their perfect reflections in the water.
These were taken at Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria and who wouldn't fall in love with the float homes there.
I certainly think the experience of living on a float home would be amazing. I'm not sure if I would want it to be in such a busy location though as there were always people walking by. I would love a peaceful setting where I could sit and enjoy Nature.
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I haven't seen the ad but I have seen the float homes and love 'em as well! I could see my husband and I living in one. Having nature right up at your front door! How remarkable is that? The peacefulness of leaving on the water and the uniqueness of it all would be quite intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can make the trip again soon!
We go down there often and feed the resident seals! They have a great fish-n-chip spot right on the dock too, it's a nice place to visit!
ReplyDeleteMichele, I would love a float home on a quiet lake to enjoy nature.
ReplyDeleteHeather, we had fish 'n chips there, so delicious, and I got lots of photos of the seals It was one of the lovely places to visit in Victoria. Ahh-h-h the memories.
great captures. It must have been a interesting experience.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
What a great trip. This is my first visit to your blog...I love the crochet/knit side, gardener side, etc.! So many parts to the person, I hear that, me too!
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Linda, these are fantastic! I've never seen anything like this. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThat third one, in particular, certainly has a lot of character and charm.
Stay cool!
I totally agree with you, I love the idea, but I would love my privacy also. It's kind of like living on the edge of a public beach, it's so hard not to look at the beautiful houses. But privacy must not bother them, or they wouldn't live there.
ReplyDeleteOne woman was featured in the paper, and she said that she had mirror tile on all her back walls, to reflect the light. She also didn't have curtains, at all. And she walked around naked upstairs. I'm thinking that she might be a bit of a exhibitionist...
Jen
Nice reflections, Linda... both from your mind and in the water! Victoria is one of my favorite cities. It's so charming and these floating homes sure add to the ambiance.
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty unique but I agree - a little more privacy would be nice for me too!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
love them as well, i wise could have one.
ReplyDeletelovely photos.
These homes look so cool...wonderful reflections;-)
ReplyDeletePeace and blessings
It is amazing to see what the owners do to make their floating homes so inviting.
ReplyDeleteNice series. The first image is the best IMHO.
ReplyDeleteI love those photos of the floating homes! It reminds me of the movie Sleepless in Seattle! Someday I will have to visit in person!
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of a float home - what an interesting concept. Too busy for me too - put the home out in a quiet lake.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the ad struck a chord :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. Victoria is just stuffed with gorgeous homes, floating or not!
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