Quebec City

It's about time we finish posting stuff from our summer adventure.  Our final stop before returning to Vermont..  beautiful Quebec City..

Where Canada's old world meets the new world, Quebec City is as beautiful as everyone says it is.  We arrived with plenty of time to find a hotel in the old city and do some evening site seeing. 

Our hotel located inside the old city walls

Our first stop was located across the street from our hotel.  The tour began with the standard stuff within the church itself.

Difficult to capture the true beautiful of this church

Dan noticed a small 6 x 6 inch sign which advised tours of the crypts were available for $5.00 per person.  Well, it didn't take long and we were on a private tour exploring the foundation and other old stuff under the cathedral.  Both Dan and our young guide were enthusiasts so it didn't take long for them to "jump the rail" and head into the various small rooms...  $10.00 well spent dollars.

Dan and our tour guide

Cut away provides a view of the content

Two guys on an adventure

Low ceiling, watch your head..

 The old city of Quebec is like many other citys with lots of traffic and people.  But, at 6:00 pm, the busy streets close to cars leaving an open air restaurant and shopping region where you can stroll and enjoy the charm of the city without the danger of being run over by an auto..  Nice touch.

Near our hotel

 Following dinner, we found numerous street entertainers.  The weather was perfect...

Enjoying a street musician

 Being on an adventure hasn't changed our basic habits, we still rise rather early.  As such, we were able to explore the city in the early morning hours while most people were still sleeping.  From the Plains of Abraham, we located a set of stairs which take you from the upper city to the lower city (near the river).  I'm not sure the exact number of steps but it's really a lot... 

Stairs between the lover and upper city.  They go on forever..

Much of the old city has seen many renovations.  We found this little street which was very "artsie" and full of little shops.  Remember, it's early in the day so the only people moving about are service/delivery people..

Randum murial on the side of a building

Love this store front

Street view

 Bishop Francois de Laval was the Roman Catholic bishop of Canada.  As such, Quebec City continues to honor his legacy.

Francois de Laval was a friend to Native Americans

My own little Native American

 Flowers, flowers, everywhere flowers..

Art in the streets

The Citadel

Wall of the old city

Since Lake Champlain seperates Vermont and New York, many Vermonters believe we own all rights to the legacy of Samual de Champlain.  As a student of history, you will quickly learn that Sam was a great explorer and also explored lots of eastern Canada. 

Samual de Champlain

Hope you've all enjoyed the postings from our summer trip.  Stay connected as they're always more to come..  Wishing all of you happiness and good health..