We went ashore and toured a "castle" which overlooks Victoria. In truth it is more of a Victorian manor house, built by the city's richest man, a Mr. Dunsmuir. Sad story, he died before the house was completed and never lived in it.
Dunsmuir's riches essentially destroyed his children, not an uncommon occurance unfortunately. That's an advantage "old money" has over "new money," they know better how to control excess.
I am reminded once again that the inland passage up the British Columbia and panhandle Alaskan coasts is some of this planet's most beautiful cruising scenery. The evening sail away from Skagway down the so-called Lyman Canal (it is a natural feature, glacier-cut) was spectacular and Glacier Bay was amazing as always. The misty weather we had at Glacier Bay added to the ambience, it felt like you imagine the Ice Age did.
