Wednesday, February 8, 2023

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

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Years ago we found ourselves in Victoria.  We had a lovely long walk and I was fascinated by this beautiful sculpture, remembering it from our first visit ten years previously.  A little research revealed that this lady is called "The Spirit of the Republic", an eight-foot statue across the street from the BC Legislative Buildings. It is a memorial honoring those Canadian Veterans who volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939. Nearby is a plaque with the title "No pasarán!", which means "They Shall Not Pass".  We were there in the Autumn and that lush carpet of gold and red leaves were a perfect adornment for this beautiful statue.  You can read more about her at this link. 
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  1. roentareFebruary 8, 2023 at 3:28 AM

    The bronze statue reminds me of an evil queen of some sort. The wild flower bloom is gorgeous. The garden is to honour the soldiers to fight in Spanish civil war. That is very noble of Canada to fight for Spain there

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 9, 2023 at 9:13 AM

      Thank you Roentare, glad you enjoyed and I do agree, that it was very noble :)

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  2. Margaret DFebruary 8, 2023 at 3:49 AM

    It is a lovely sculpture Denise.

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  3. DonnaFebruary 8, 2023 at 4:14 AM

    I love learning new things! Bless all 600...
    hugs
    Donna

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 9, 2023 at 9:14 AM

      I do too Donna, always fun learning and yes, bless all 600 :) Hugs!

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  4. MadSnapperFebruary 8, 2023 at 7:43 AM

    She is beautiful, wish I had her figure.. ha ha..

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  5. gigi-hawaiiFebruary 8, 2023 at 8:54 AM

    That is such a beautiful statue, and the grounds are beautiful, too.

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  6. ChristineFebruary 8, 2023 at 12:38 PM

    It is lovely there

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 9, 2023 at 9:16 AM

      Yes, I would like to go back one day, and the Butchart Gardens would be on my list also :) I would love to see the garden again.

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  7. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 8, 2023 at 1:01 PM

    How lovely she is!

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  8. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 8, 2023 at 1:02 PM

    P.S. I'm glad to see this post. You are always so regular that when I did not see your post last night, I was afraid you may not be feeling well.

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 9, 2023 at 9:17 AM

      That's very sweet of you Ginny, all is well. Just forgot to publish and was a bit late sending it consequently :) Sorry to cause you any concern, I am slowing down I think.

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  9. Hootin AnniFebruary 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM

    Wow...quite impressive.

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  10. Penelope NotesFebruary 8, 2023 at 3:17 PM

    As a Canadian who has been to Victoria several times, I do not recall having seen or been made aware of this statue until now. Perhaps I've forgotten but I do appreciate you pointing it out, as it is quite a lovely and meaningful work of art.

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 9, 2023 at 9:19 AM

      So glad Penelope, and happy you will be able to find her next time you go to Victoria. It certainly is a beautiful city :)

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  11. ellen b.February 8, 2023 at 4:03 PM

    That is a beautiful statue...

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  12. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM

    A beautiful statue and I do like the carpet of gold and red leaves ...

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 9, 2023 at 9:20 AM

      It is beautiful and the leaves. Thank you Jan, all the best to you too :)

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  13. AnnFebruary 8, 2023 at 7:25 PM

    What a beautiful statue that is.

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  14. William KendallFebruary 8, 2023 at 7:46 PM

    Quite a beautiful sculpture.

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  15. LindaFebruary 8, 2023 at 10:37 PM

    Great looking statue!

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  16. JeanieFebruary 10, 2023 at 8:35 AM

    What a beautiful sculpture!

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