Not all the snow has melted.
Greg on our trek to the old city
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Alaska and Canada
Quebec City:
We took the train from Montreal to Quebec City. It was a pleasant and smooth 3 hour journey. I couldn't believe the difference in weather from Montreal, it was freezing.
We decided to walk from the train station to the old city, it took about 30 minutes but I didn't count on the very steep up hill slog! Anyway got to the old part and it is very pretty, not real big but has a lot of character. We headed for the Citadel (fortress). It started being built in about 1650 and is famous for battles between the French and English. It is still used by the 22nd regiment.
The museum is set up well and is informative and interesting. Apparently there are still people in this part of Canada who can not speak or understand English.
Oh, did I mention it was raining. We were all rugged up with our brand new raincoats standing at the lights waiting to cross the road when there was a splash. A car hit a puddle and it went all over poor Greg from his feet up to his face. He couldn't believe what happened and stood there stunned for a few moments and I was laughing. I have seen this sort of thing occur in the movies, I never would have believed it would happen in real life.
By the time we got to the bottom of the hill on our way back to the station, we were both feeling a bit cHilly and wet so stopped in a very nice bistro and had a bite to eat and a nice cup of tea.
We took the train from Montreal to Quebec City. It was a pleasant and smooth 3 hour journey. I couldn't believe the difference in weather from Montreal, it was freezing.
We decided to walk from the train station to the old city, it took about 30 minutes but I didn't count on the very steep up hill slog! Anyway got to the old part and it is very pretty, not real big but has a lot of character. We headed for the Citadel (fortress). It started being built in about 1650 and is famous for battles between the French and English. It is still used by the 22nd regiment.
The museum is set up well and is informative and interesting. Apparently there are still people in this part of Canada who can not speak or understand English.
Oh, did I mention it was raining. We were all rugged up with our brand new raincoats standing at the lights waiting to cross the road when there was a splash. A car hit a puddle and it went all over poor Greg from his feet up to his face. He couldn't believe what happened and stood there stunned for a few moments and I was laughing. I have seen this sort of thing occur in the movies, I never would have believed it would happen in real life.
By the time we got to the bottom of the hill on our way back to the station, we were both feeling a bit cHilly and wet so stopped in a very nice bistro and had a bite to eat and a nice cup of tea.
Sunday, 20 April 2014
Alaska and Canada
Old Montreal. (continued)
It was very busy in the old section, people everywhere. Most of the shops are either souvenir shops or restaurants and cafés. On our way back we saw..... Bet you can't guess....another church. This one is called the Marguerite Bourgeoys Chapel. Marguerite was born in 1665 and tried for 25 years to get permission to build the chapel. To the horror of my knees, the tour included going up about 70 steps on a spiral staircase to get to the top.
Here I am going up, up and up.
It was very busy in the old section, people everywhere. Most of the shops are either souvenir shops or restaurants and cafés. On our way back we saw..... Bet you can't guess....another church. This one is called the Marguerite Bourgeoys Chapel. Marguerite was born in 1665 and tried for 25 years to get permission to build the chapel. To the horror of my knees, the tour included going up about 70 steps on a spiral staircase to get to the top.
The view at the top was worth the pain.
Alaska and Canada
Montreal:
Greg was kind to me today, we walked for only 5 hours. We headed to "old" Montreal and the "old" ports. Cirque de Soleil is all set up at the old port, the tents are humungous.
When you enter the old section, it is like being in a completely different City. It is rather cool the way the modern Montreal has been built about a 45 minute walk away.
Cirque de Soleil at the old port in old Montreal.
Went int another church the "Notre Dame". Another spectacular setting. I have been putting holly water on my knees hoping for a miracle, hasn't happened yet!
Greg was kind to me today, we walked for only 5 hours. We headed to "old" Montreal and the "old" ports. Cirque de Soleil is all set up at the old port, the tents are humungous.
When you enter the old section, it is like being in a completely different City. It is rather cool the way the modern Montreal has been built about a 45 minute walk away.
Cirque de Soleil at the old port in old Montreal.
Went int another church the "Notre Dame". Another spectacular setting. I have been putting holly water on my knees hoping for a miracle, hasn't happened yet!
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Alaska and Canada
Down town Montreal. If you walk down 1 block and turn left there are hundreds of people . It is hard to believe how crowded it is from this photo.
Tomorrow we are going to visit "old" Montreal.
Alaska and Canada
Montreal - Quebec
After another plane flight we have arrived in Montreal. We lost 3 hours flying here and our internal body clock is still having difficulty adjusting.
First impression of our hotel is wow ( Fairmont Queen Elizabeth) it is sooooooo fancy pansy when you walk in and it is huge. Then you walk down the large wide corridors to your room go inside and there is not enough room to open both suitcases and put them on the floor, so we have to put one on top of the other. The room is lovely and the bed and pillows are ever so comfy it is just very squishy.
We went for a walk to the downtown area and checked out some shops. Lovely clothes and shoes can be bought at reasonable prices. Then went to the Maree Reine du Monde Cathedral. It is a replica of St. Peter's church in Rome. After that went underground to see the many underground shops. There are passageways that connect to larger shops, food shops, pharmacy and many, many more.
Maree Reine du Monde
Cathedral. >
After another plane flight we have arrived in Montreal. We lost 3 hours flying here and our internal body clock is still having difficulty adjusting.
First impression of our hotel is wow ( Fairmont Queen Elizabeth) it is sooooooo fancy pansy when you walk in and it is huge. Then you walk down the large wide corridors to your room go inside and there is not enough room to open both suitcases and put them on the floor, so we have to put one on top of the other. The room is lovely and the bed and pillows are ever so comfy it is just very squishy.
We went for a walk to the downtown area and checked out some shops. Lovely clothes and shoes can be bought at reasonable prices. Then went to the Maree Reine du Monde Cathedral. It is a replica of St. Peter's church in Rome. After that went underground to see the many underground shops. There are passageways that connect to larger shops, food shops, pharmacy and many, many more.
Maree Reine du Monde
Cathedral. >
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Alaska and Canada
Seattle
Decided to go for a trip to the Seattle Zoo at Woodland Park. The grizzly bears just came out of hibernation, they are so a awesome, . There was also some white wolves, I wouldn't want to be around when they are hungry, they don't stand still, constantly on the prowl. The birds on display are beautiful, most of them I have never seen before.
Caught the bus back to the monorail, jumped on and went to the famous Space Needle. A great view of Seattle and you can see how well set out it is.
For those who like crab legs, this is the place to be. Every second restaurant on the wharf sells them.
We were told by the tour guide that Seattle is the home to the "deadliest catch" boats.
Next stop Montreal.
Decided to go for a trip to the Seattle Zoo at Woodland Park. The grizzly bears just came out of hibernation, they are so a awesome, . There was also some white wolves, I wouldn't want to be around when they are hungry, they don't stand still, constantly on the prowl. The birds on display are beautiful, most of them I have never seen before.
Caught the bus back to the monorail, jumped on and went to the famous Space Needle. A great view of Seattle and you can see how well set out it is.
For those who like crab legs, this is the place to be. Every second restaurant on the wharf sells them.
We were told by the tour guide that Seattle is the home to the "deadliest catch" boats.
Next stop Montreal.
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