After a relatively smooth flight and arrival, we found our quarters at the Auberge de la Paix hostel right in the old city.
Auberge de la Paix entrance
It is a great spot, and this morning we almost finished assembling our bicycles; everything is now working, after several trips to the nearest bike shop, except one bike computer which seems to have too exotic a battery. But the highlight so far has been the midnight horse-drawn carriage ride after late arrival last night. It was a 50 minute personal tour of the downtown, with a brief rain shower to enhance the romance.
The midnight carriage
This is a really beautiful old city!! With lots of tourists seeing its sights on this 400th anniversary year, we are here at a special time. We just missed the Quebec marathon run yesterday- maybe just as well. Many of the tourists are from France, including a large group who stayed at our hostel last night from Paris, some almost as old as we are, and all had run in the marathon. Enough for now- we depart Wednesday morning, and are starting to plot our course out of town, though we hate to leave so soon.
Au revoir! Carol and Dick (or Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa)
August 26, 2008 at 12:41 am |
You brought back a great memory of Quebec City and dinner in the old quarter. The view of the St. Lawrence was awesome. I remember heading toward the city and being overwhelmed by the signs – !all in French! It was in 1984 on my way home from my internship in Virginia.
Happy Camping!
Lorna & Milt
September 12, 2008 at 10:19 pm |
We just read about your exciting travels and it sounds like you are having the time of your lives! Glad to hear you are safe and enjoying everything, especially the root beer floats!! All is well here. I have chatted a couple of times with Gabriella (and Amelia) and things seem to be going well at your house. They loved their time in Tahoe, although they didn’t catch any trout on the Truckee River. Say hi to your Mom and have a relaxing and wonderful time on the Cape.
Much love,
Sheila and Bob