Quebec City Favorites

Bonjour! Here are a few snapshots from Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that were taken over the last 6 months. Being a regular port of call, I was privileged to witness this charming city as it changed through three seasons. I saw the crocus bloom in May and kicked up crispy brown leaves just last week.

The spring visits involved lots of cool rain, but exploring was still fun - ducking in and out of cafes, art galleries, and cathedrals. I found the best spot to eat Chocolatines (chocolate croissants) and drink Lady Grey tea - "Baguette et Cie" while sparrows darted in for crumbs through the open wall of windows. I listened to "Les Violons du Roy", a wonderful chamber orchestra, perform a concert on one of our overnights.

I stopped by the farmers market whenever I could to see flowers, smell basil, or ask the vendors why this apple was better than that one. I took a tour of the city's highlights and saw the citadel, built to protect the new French colony from enemies. I learned that my country was a primary enemy, and that we fought and lost here in an attempt to convince the French they should join us in the fight for independence. I was dazzled by the chandelier in the lobby of the Chateau Frontenac - the palatial looking building with the green roof.

I fell in love (as you can see) with the city's infatuation with window boxes. I walked the cobblestone streets of "Old Quebec" under a bridge of love letters hanging on strings like socks flapping on a clothes line. And on my last visit, I caught this rainbow over the Saint Lawrence River as I rode the "Funiculaire". Goodbye Quebec City - and if I may borrow your motto, "Je me souviens"!!!!!