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Ferries in Victoria Harbour function as floating crosswalks for pedestrians

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These tiny, cartoonish boats endlessly putter around the inner harbor, picking up anyone too lazy to walk the perimeter. They essentially function as floating crosswalks for residents who want to stay off their feet.

Ferries in Victoria Harbour function as floating crosswalks for pedestrians
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