Catch up time

On Wednesday Sept 3, we visited Quebec City.

After a great breakfast we took the ferry across from Levis to Quebec City (took about 15 minutes). We landed at the Lower Town (Basse-Ville). From there did undertook a self guiding walking tour around the lower town. This area was first setteled in 1600's. We walked down narrow cobblestoned streets like Rue du Petit-Champlain until we arrived at the old port. We found a fruit and veg market that had all types of berries (especially blue berries).

Next we walked up through a portal in the fort walls to the upper town (Haute-Ville). Walked around the Place d'Armes then onto the Citadelle (still an active fort, used by the Canadian army), went on a guidetour which was interesting. From there we walked around and visited the Chateau Frontenac, then we walked around.

The day was very hot and sunny, so by 4 pm (6 hours of sightseeing) we decided to catch the ferry back.

In the evening we had a bistro (found out that tartare means raw), and a most delicious chocholate dipped ice cream.

Quebec city is a beautiful city and well worth visiting.

The B&B in Levis was excellent (the hosts Dianne and Jacque) were very welcoming.

On Thursday Sept 4, we left Levis and drove towards the Gaspie pennisular. The road took us through little villages all dominated by a large church.

For lunch we had a "hot hamburger", well it turned out to be based on our "peas, pie and pud",

It was a hamburger (just two meat patties) in a bun covered with gravey and peas, with a great number of fries. It was a good tasting meal.

Around 4 pm we arrived at Sante - Luce, a small town along the southern shore of the St. Lawrence. We picked a very nice B&B. Full of antiques, ate a bistro on the shore. Of local interest was the wreck of the "Empress of Ireland" it sank just off shore at 1000 lose of life, and then a few years ago a Canadian warship was scuttled to form a reef. You can dive on both sites.