Victoria: Our beautifully decorated home is located a few blocks from a pristine sandy beach with a park.
Home Description:
Our home is located in a quiet area with character homes and friendly
neighbors. There are many quaint cafe's and shops within walking
distance. My wife is an interior designer, so our home is beautifully
decorated and very comfortable. We have five bedrooms, two bathrooms,
two full kitchens, washer/dryer, DVD/VCR, Internet access, and
a beautiful garden with a pond.
The Area:
Victoria is a beautiful city on Vancouver Island on the West Coast
of Canada. It is the capital of the Province, and has many things
to do including whale watching, museums, sea kayaking, sailing,
golfing, beachcoming, biking, hiking, fishing, scuba diving, and
shopping. It is the home of the world famous Butchart Gardens
and the Empress Hotel. If you like to golf, we have two beautiful
courses near our home. If you like to fish, Vancouver Island is
known for some of the best salmon fishing in the world--and July/August
is the time to catch them.
Other Particulars:
My wife collects Majolica, so our home is not "toddler friendly".
Please no young children. We are open to a vehicle trade. We keep
our home very clean and would have our house keeper continue to
clean every two weeks. No pets please.
Our Preferred Destination:
We would like to go somewhere in Europe--preferably northern Italy,
Switzerland, Germany, or Austria.
Dates of Exchange:
We would like a longer exchange, if possible, from around July
20th, 2003-August 26th 2003. But are open to a shorter term if
that is all you can do.
Who We Are:
We are a family of four (daughter 11, son 21) living in Victoria,
British Columbia. Scott (37) is a Presbyterian minister who loves
tennis, fishing, skiing, and hiking. Lynn (47) is an interior
designer who loves gardening, reading, shopping for antiques,
and art. We all love to travel and are looking forward to a sabbatical
rest after the death of our oldest son who died last year from
complications of Cystic Fibrosis.
Contact:
If you are interested in a home exchange with these people, please
contact them directly by sending email to scottrich@coastnet.com
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