<p class="ql-block">🇨🇦 加拿大·维多利亚不列颠哥伦比亚省议会大厦</p><p class="ql-block">BC Parliament Buildings, Victoria, Canada</p><p class="ql-block">蓝天、绿草，还有这座历经百年的宏伟建筑。这里是加拿大BC省议会大厦，始建于1898年。新巴洛克式的青铜穹顶在阳光下格外庄严，是维多利亚内港最经典的一抹风景。</p><p class="ql-block">Under the blue sky and upon the green lawn stands the historic BC Parliament Buildings, completed in 1898. Its grand Neo-Baroque bronze dome shines in the sunlight, capturing the most timeless essence of Victoria's Inner Harbour.</p> <p class="ql-block">🏛️ 建筑风格与历史</p><p class="ql-block"> 设计大师： 这座大厦由当时年仅25岁的英国建筑师弗朗西斯·拉特恩伯里（Francis Rattenbury）设计，于1898年正式完工。</p><p class="ql-block"> 风格融合： 建筑融合了**新巴洛克式（Neo-baroque）和罗马复兴式（Romanesque Revival）**风格，带有一种庄严、古朴的欧洲宫殿感。大厦中央有一个巨大的青铜穹顶，顶端立着乔治·温哥华（George Vancouver）船长的镀金雕像。</p><p class="ql-block">🏛️ Architectural Style and History</p><p class="ql-block">Designer: This building was designed by Francis Rattenbury, a British architect who was only 25 years old at the time, and was officially completed in 1898.</p><p class="ql-block">Style Fusion: The architecture blends Neo-Baroque and Romanesque Revival styles, giving it a solemn and ancient European palace feel. At the center of the building is a huge bronze dome, topped with a gilded statue of Captain George Vancouver.</p> <p class="ql-block">BC Parliament Buildings, Victoria, Canada</p><p class="ql-block">换个角度定格这座百年建筑。青铜色的穹顶在绿树映衬下更显古典与厚重，宛如一座沉睡在时光里的欧洲古堡。</p><p class="ql-block">A different angle to capture this century-old masterpiece. Framed by lush trees, the iconic bronze dome stands with timeless elegance, resembling a classic European castle frozen in time.</p> <p class="ql-block">🇨🇦 加拿大·维多利亚内港</p><p class="ql-block">Victoria Inner Harbour, Canada</p><p class="ql-block">漫步在维多利亚的心脏——内港。波光粼粼的海面上停泊着各式游艇与帆船，海风拂面，满是北美西海岸的悠闲与浪漫。</p><p class="ql-block">Strolling along the Inner Harbour, the vibrant heart of Victoria. With yachts swaying on the sparkling waters and a gentle sea breeze in the air, the harbour perfectly captures the relaxed and romantic spirit of the Pacific Northwest.</p> <p class="ql-block">沿路海港的一栋房子。喜欢这样外墙的Façade，也勾起了我对我们之前房子的回忆。</p><p class="ql-block">A beautiful house along the harbor. I love the style of its façade, which brings back fond memories of our previous home.</p> <p class="ql-block">🇨🇦 加拿大·维多利亚费尔蒙帝后饭店</p><p class="ql-block">The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, Canada</p><p class="ql-block">维多利亚最负盛名的百年传奇——帝后饭店。这座爱德华时代城堡风格的建筑始建于1908年，曾接待过无数皇室贵宾。英式红色双层巴士从门前缓缓驶过，时光仿佛在这里倒流。</p><p class="ql-block">它同样是由前面提到过的那位天才建筑师弗朗西斯·拉特恩伯里设计的。</p><p class="ql-block">Capturing the century-old legend of Victoria—The Fairmont Empress. Opened in 1908, this Edwardian chateau-style landmark has welcomed countless royal guests. As the British red double-decker bus rolls by, time seems to stand still in this elegant corner.</p><p class="ql-block">It was also designed by the same genius architect mentioned earlier, Francis Rattenbury.</p> <p class="ql-block">摄于行车中的观光巴士</p><p class="ql-block">Taken from a moving sightseeing bus.</p> <p class="ql-block">路径步行街</p><p class="ql-block">Pedestrian Mall</p> <p class="ql-block">中国城</p><p class="ql-block">Chinatown </p> <p class="ql-block">在维多利亚港附近的House 或公寓。</p><p class="ql-block"> Apartment or house near Inner Harbor in Victoria </p> <p class="ql-block">🇨🇦 加拿大·维多利亚渔人码头公园</p><p class="ql-block">Fisherman's Wharf Park, Victoria, Canada</p><p class="ql-block">路过邮轮码头旁的渔人码头公园，这里绿树成荫，充满了低调而宁静的日常气息。我们没有特意走进去，只是隔着阳光拍下了这份专属于当地人的悠闲。</p><p class="ql-block">Passed by Fisherman's Wharf Park right near our cruise dock. Shaded by lush green trees, it carries a wonderfully quiet and peaceful local vibe. We didn’t head inside, choosing instead to just capture this serene slice of daily life from the outside.</p> <p class="ql-block">同港停靠着嘉年华集团旗下的“翡翠公主号”邮轮。庞大的身躯与静谧的海港交相辉映，格外的壮观。</p><p class="ql-block">Docked in the same harbour is the Emerald Princess of the Carnival Group. Its massive presence contrasts beautifully with the tranquil waters, creating a truly spectacular sight.</p> <p class="ql-block">我们开始离开维多利亚港。</p><p class="ql-block">We are starting to leave Victoria Harbour.</p> <p class="ql-block">Royal Caribbean Cruise - Farewell Dinner</p><p class="ql-block">回到邮轮上，惊喜地发现Windjammer餐厅的主厨团队已经准备好了巨大的告别蛋糕。上面写着暖心的感谢语，仪式感满满。在航程的最后，和这个甜蜜的惊喜合个影，为这段完美的旅行画上圆满的句号。</p><p class="ql-block">Returning to the ship, we were pleasantly surprised to find a massive farewell cake lovingly prepared by the Culinary and Windjammer teams. Adorned with a heartwarming thank-you message, it was full of ceremonial charm. Capturing a moment with this sweet surprise was the perfect way to wrap up our incredible journey.</p> <p class="ql-block">🌊 海上相遇·嘉年华奇迹号</p><p class="ql-block">Ocean Encounter - Carnival Miracle</p><p class="ql-block">在前往终点站西雅图的途中，海面上巧遇了这艘巨大的邮轮。仔细一看，原来是嘉年华集团旗下的“嘉年华奇迹号”（Carnival Miracle）。虽然不是在维多利亚港见到的那条船，但同属于一个邮轮家族，在广阔的大海相遇也是一种奇妙的缘分。</p><p class="ql-block">On our way to our final destination, Seattle, we unexpectedly encountered this massive cruise ship at sea. It turned out to be the Carnival Miracle, also a proud member of the Carnival Corporation family. Though a different ship from the one we saw in Victoria, crossing paths on the vast ocean felt like a wonderful serendipity.</p> <p class="ql-block">Goodbye, My Floating Castle - Seattle</p><p class="ql-block">坐在离开西雅图码头的出租车里，隔着车窗，静静地望着它远远离去。26天25晚、跨越浩瀚太平洋的壮丽航程，在此刻画上了完美的句号。感恩这一路的风平浪静，感恩无数个枕着海浪入眠的夜晚。虽然邮轮旅程结束了，但更精彩的冒险才刚刚开始——请继续跟踪我们接下来一个月的美加自由行，精彩仍在路上！带着满满的收获，满怀期待地迎接下一段精彩的人生旅程！</p><p class="ql-block">Looking out from the taxi window as we leave the Seattle pier, I watch her quietly slip into the distance. Our magnificent 26-day (25-night) transpacific journey has come to a perfect close. So grateful for the smooth seas and the countless nights rocked to sleep by the ocean waves. While the cruise chapter has ended, our adventure is far from over—please stay tuned for our upcoming one-month road trip through the US and Canada! More exciting stories are on the way. Here's to embracing the next beautiful journey life brings!</p> <p class="ql-block">🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸</p><p class="ql-block">摄影器材： 苹果16 Pro Max</p><p class="ql-block">Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro Max</p><p class="ql-block">摄影者： 雄聲謾語</p><p class="ql-block">Author: Voices and Musings</p><p class="ql-block">🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸🪸</p>