I Almost Skipped This Victoria Excursion
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We almost skipped this excursion and then it ended up being one of the biggest surprises of our Alaska cruise.
I'm not really garden people, so I wasn't sure if spending our limited time in Victoria walking through gardens was the best use of the day.
The waterfalls, the winding paths, the colors, and especially the fragrance throughout the gardens made this feel so much more than a place just to look at flowers.
If you're visiting Victoria and trying to decide whether Butchart Gardens is worth adding to your day, I'd absolutely recommend it.
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We almost skipped this excursion... and it ended up being one of the biggest surprises of our Alaska cruise. We're not really garden people, so I wasn't sure if spending our limited time in Victoria at Butchart Gardens would be worth it. Between forgetting my SeaPass card, almost missing the bus, and Alan leaving his phone behind, this day was off to a chaotic start. 😅 But once we arrived, everything changed. Come along as we explore the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, beautiful walking paths, water features, and the incredible fragrance that completely caught us by surprise. 🩵 Thanks for supporting my channel! SHOP MY AMAZON FAVORITES ►Heated Jacket (Josey's): https://amzn.to/4vbmGj0 ►Heated Jacket (Alan's): https://amzn.to/4wFNIjY ► Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/4nGZrdR ► Foldable Backpack: https://amzn.to/4wXqq9x ► Cruise Luggage Tags: https://amzn.to/42LqwD7 ► MagSafe Battery: https://amzn.to/43VlvZe ► AirPods: https://amzn.to/4v4LpW9 ► Thermal Leggings: https://amzn.to/4nU6gsQ ► Thermal Top: https://amzn.to/4fnGxa3 ► Rechargeable Hand Warmers: https://amzn.to/3Pla3N9 ► Rain Poncho: https://amzn.to/4drXtdY 👕 SHOP barely packed MERCH ► https://barely-packed.myshopify.com Subscribe for cruise adventures, Alaska cruises, Royal Caribbean cruises, cruise tips, port days, food reviews, cabins, and real-life travel experiences. ———————— 00:00 I Forgot My SeaPass Card 00:25 We Almost Missed the Bus 01:29 Arriving at Butchart Gardens 03:49 Not What I Expected 04:52The Sunken Garden 06:35 Getting Lost 07:30 We Didn't Have Enough Time 09:50 Rose Garden 11:24 Japanese Garden 15:00 Mediterranean Garden 15:55 Final Verdict ———————- #AlaskaCruise #VictoriaBC #ButchartGardens #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseExcursion #CruiseVlog #Alaska #TravelVlog #barelypacked