Quebec, Canada – 08.29.14

-Doggy yoga!

-We met up with Dan’s sister Rita and her boyfriend Eric for this leg of the trip.

-We visited many street art installations scattered in the old city. Pool noodles never looked so cool!

-There are way less tourists in Quebec City at night.

-How do you communicate with your friends when no one has cell phone service? PRODUCTION RADIOS!

-Climbed over 400 steps to get to the top of this waterfall. It looked cooler from the bottom.

-Trading in The Toaster for one of these ASAP!

-Sunset wine tasting to wrap up the four nights in Quebec.

 

Quebec was nothing short of beautiful. The city was founded in 1806, making it one of the oldest cities in North America. Although the weather wasn’t necessarily on our side, the architecture and scenery were breathtaking. We made a friend on the ferry, drove loops around Île d’Orléans, the quiet farming island just a short drive away, and finally got to get in some quality time with Rita and Eric. The island was filled with adorable French speaking humans, yummy cheese factories (fromagerie), ice cream and chocolate factories (chocolaterie) that smelled like heaven, and wine vineyards for days. Île d’Orléans survives off of the tourists who visit it, being a main agro-tourism center, but it didn’t make it feel any less like home. We spent two days exploring the quiet roads and rustic farms on the island, having friends who also like to make their own raps on long drives only increases the fun of the day.

Willow’s first trip to Canada didn’t lack any excitement. She spent her second night there getting emergency eye surgery at a local 24/7 veterinary clinic and has been wearing a plastic cone around her neck since. Our house is a bit small for that but at least our kid is okay and on the mend! If you haven’t been to Quebec, start planning. Don’t forget your camera!
Au revoir!
-D&T