The Alley
Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 6:47AM 
While in Victoria, we took K3 to see Fan Tan Alley, promoted as the narrowest "street" in Canada. Given that you can't get a car down it, I don't see how it qualifies as a street, but who am I to quibble?
I'm a non-quibbler... it's part of my endless charm.
That and ability to be functional on very little sleep!
Back to the alley... which is filled with adorable little shops. I saw this cutie guy. I thought he was calling my name...
Yes, he's blurry. As it turns out, he was surrounded by incense, thus the lungs seized up and I took this picture as I was hurrying out of the shop, without adjusting any of my settings. Bother!
So we loitered in the alley, my inhaler and I, waiting for my husband and child.
Yet another one of my charms... the ability to loiter inconspicuously while I wait for the inhaler to kick in!
I am also able to multi task by snapping even more pictures while I loiter in the alley. I loved this door! I thought it said Hogwarts for a moment, but no... Still a very appealing door!
The view of the alley looking the other way. I love the light seeping in!
And then this shot....
Best name for a store EVAH!
No, I didn't go in, I was still wheezy and TOG had to walk me down by the harbor to re-inflate my lungs! But next time, I'm skipping the incense shop and going in here. Because that bare bulb, just inside the shop...? It's calling to me!
Happy Thursday!
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Reader Comments (8)
I have a photo of that alley, er, street's Italian twin .. I took it in Venice... love these shots sorry your lungs kept you from the bare bulb but now you have a reason to go back ...
Ohhh...love the look of that shop! Sorry about the incense...that stinks. No pun intended. ;0)
What an odd little street. I know people who couldn't walk down that street, LOL!
I don't even have asthma but incense always makes me nauseous. Glad you were able to steal away to the outside with your inhaler...
....you are endlessly charming. Love these shots!
Oh, what an interesting little place. And hey, I thought that door said Hogwarts too.
Heart's Content seems like a magical spot. I hope you'll post photos when you visit there.
Hope you're breathing easier!
I just love these shots! I would have been tempted to take that cute little guy home too. I smile just looking at his photo.
love, love, love those alley shots