Paul had CSA (Canadian Standards Association) business meetings the first of June which took us to the beautiful and historic Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Here's a picture of the iconic Chateau Frontenac.
The hotel Chateau Frontenac overlooks the old city of Quebec and the St. Lawrence River.
Boardwalk along the river. Quebec City is the oldest city in North America, settled in 1535. It's charming and with a feel of being in a quaint old city in France.
Coming down from the upper city, you see the lower city where the original settlement was built.
This row of houses on the right form part of the old walls of the city. Quebec City is the only North American fortified city north of Mexico with walls that still exist.
Paul the tourist in the old city with a view of Chateau Frontenac in the upper city.
I loved looking at the beautiful window boxes.
So creative!
This wall is entirely flat but painted with a trompe-l'oeil or tromploy technique that makes is come alive in 3D!
This church is sitting on the original landing point of the first explorers, the original church being built in gratitude for a safe arrival. The little boat hanging from the ceiling is an exact replica of the original ship. If the ship became damaged and needed to be repaired during the voyage, this model of the ship could be taken apart and used as an "Owners Manual".
A fun part of Paul's business meetings is to meet some of the wives. Here we are enjoying breakfast in a delicious French pastry shop. Check out the bowls of hot chocolate. Magnifique!
Window shopping took us into this "over the top" shoe store. Very chic and very expensive.
Playing around in the La Citadelle fortress. BAAA! This goat is the official mascot of the legion of soldiers stationed at the fortress.
Here are some pics from my cell phone:
We flew in and out of Burlington, Vermont so that I could get my free companion fare. We timed it for a fun evening enjoying the Jazz Festival along Church Street and the waterfront of Lake Champlain.
Lake Champlain, Vermont
Trying on name brand boats. My frugality wouldn't let me spend the $200 that Jillian was willing to pay. Besides, it's hard to justify these rain boots in a desert climate!
Quaint sidewalk cafe in the courtyard of old Quebec City where we stopped for lunch.
My salad was SO delicious. Apricots and pecans baked with goat cheese in a filo crust.
Smoked salmon salad options. Talk about presentation!
Our lunch bunch: Wendy Sparks from Cologne, BC, JillianVan Zandt from Edmonton, Alberta and Terry Muirhead from BC.
Another tromploy painting. Check out the bricks on the corner of the building at the left of the picture. One side is real brick and the other side is painted. Thanks Doppelmayr Inc. for yet another great trip!
