Due to some minor, yet time consuming difficulties with the mail, we ended up spending a fair amount of time in Quebec city. However if you're stuck in one place for awhile this was a great place to do it. Mary had a friend of hers from her mission in Guatemala who lives here. Stébane and his wife Catherine played amazing hosts for us and made this break from the saddle very entertaining. We toured old Quebec inside and out, and with the ongoing festivals there was something going on everywhere we looked. We took a dip and cooled off a few times. Picked and ate probably too many strawberries. Wonderfully overfed by Stébane`s family. Ate all the local favorites. Got our bikes all tuned up and ready for another 2500 miles. Took a side tour of Jacques Cartier national park. And slept in a bit too. We loved everything about this city. The history is rich. The people are active and so helpful. Bike paths, and other cyclists galore. The only thing I would have changed is teaching Mary and I a little french before entering this region, but we got along ok.
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If you notice anything about this photo, I want you to admire two things.
Well toned thighs, and well tanned lower thighs. |
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| The oh so hospitable Gélinas family. |
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| Old Quebec from the ferry. |
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| The local secret chocolate shop, Chocolat favoris. The line out the door into the street is an instant testament of how good this place is. Dipped in the good stuff , these babies have a quarter inch thick shell. |
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| Pretty sure Mary ate more strawberries than she put in the box. |
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| Poutine. This Canadian treat consists of french fries, gravy, cheese curds, beef, and sausage. |
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| Who needs a tanning bed when you have bike shorts. |
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| The Queens flag. |
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| Mary obeys all the posted rules. |
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| An amazing veiw after being completly drenched by the passing storm. In Jacques Cartier National park. |
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| Loving the summer wildflowers in the park |
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| the Jacques Cartier river |
Wow!! Holy Cow, did you really take those beautiful pictures?? Amazingly beautiful. Wish I were there to see it myself. Looks like a great time.
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you did get some AMAZING pictures. i LOVE the last one, it looks too good to be true. LOVE your tan lines on your legs. haha!!! and i would LOVE to have one of those ice cream cones. sounds like something right up my alley:) glad you guys got a little break from the road:) happy trails!
ReplyDeleteHey! I hope you get your package! Well I spot you on the spot locator and it looks like you've traveled a lot these two days. It was really cool to have you with us in quebec these days! Of course we will plan vacations in Alaska one day and we'll contact you! Just to let you know I finally finished the portrait! A good thing! I'll relax better now!
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On vous aime! Prenez soin de vous! À la prochaine!
Stébane et Catherine
Holy tan line!!! That is amazing! And looks like a very nice break from the travels. Keep on keepin on! Love ya!
ReplyDeletehahaha! Holy Tan Lines!!!!!1 I love you guys and am totally pumped that you get to go and do this. What an adventure~
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