I spent the day doing a tour of Old Quebec which ended with
a tea as the Chateau Frontenac.
It was a
small group (9 which included the guide).
I had previously taken this walking tour, and I didn’t take many
photos.
The streets were crowded, so I couldn’t
get good shots of the various buildings and street scenes.
Here are a few of the ones I did take prior to the afternoon
tea.
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| I like this view. You see the lower town, the Chateaux (upper left) and the funicular that takes you from lower to upper city. |
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| Every walking tour pauses at this mural on the side of a building. It has many messages regarding Quebec and its people. |
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| The last time I was here in 2015, Louis XIV wasn't in a snow globe. This is a temporary art exhibit using the statue. |
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| Street performers are everywhere. These guys were really good singing in French! |
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| The side view of the Chateau is not as impressive as the one taken from the cliffside. |
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| The view from the top. It's a view of the St. Lawrence River which narrows at Quebec City. Historically this was great: (1) protection from enemy ships; and (2) tax collectors watched for fur and other traders to make sure each paid the required taxes. |
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The Earle Grey tea was delicious with the pastries.
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Oh, no! The vacation is almost over. There's dinner tonight and then packing. Tomorrow I disembark and then go to a hotel near the airport. While I only had one flight to begin the tour, it takes three flights to get back home on Thursday (Quebec -Toronto - Atlanta - Columbia).
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| ☹The dreaded activity of packing to return home: I think I'll start this after dinner tonight. It will, however, be good to get home! |
