Finally reliable internet!! Ahhh!! We are just outside Quebec City, where John tried to kill me by pulling me in the trailer (still hitched) as he meandered to Walmart for supplies. Thankfully I had cell phone handy and called him to inform him he should take me back to our campsite!
We traveled through the gorgeous (but can I say, mosquito infested) woods of the Great Lakes region of Michigan and Ontario, Canada. The campgrounds were drop dead wonderful with fishing ponds, trees with squirrels (Cisco!), beaches on Lake Ontario, and friendly campers. We decided to take a side trip to Niagara, Ontario and visit the falls.
Niagra Falls, Ontario
A bit like Coney Island, I imagine, since I’ve never been there. Lots of side shows and hawkers.
We wound our way into Ontario, finding more hot, sunny days (in September, no less), and now are chilling in Quebec province. Of course this province is bilingual and we’re now in Quebec City and it seems French is the only language. Many Canadians here do not speak any English. I’m starting to catch on to the lexicon, but by the time we make New Brunswick, I’ll have forgotten it all.
Montreal was amazing! We spent 3 nights and 3 days exploring the city of almost 4 million (including surrounding areas).
Street Scene, Montreal
Peppers and tomatoes at the farmers market, Montreal
Foodies delight in Montreal
The city accounts for half of the 8 million inhabitants of Quebec province. The history is so interesting, but I’ll be brief. Montreal is named for the mountain, Mont Royal, that rises out of the northwest of the downtown area of the city. It was named by a French (of course) explorer from the 17th century, and thus the city name. We took a day to hike the Parc Mont Royal, and it was a delight! The city is inhabited by former Europeans from many countries and has a food fetish! I’ve never had such decadent bagles and loxs!! The architecture of Montreal really makes you feel as though you are back in France. Very old and very Catholic.
Basilica Notre Dame in Montreal
More to come from Quebec City and New Brunswick! (Assuming internet, hahaha)
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