Cool Quebec

 Let's stroll some more along the streets of Quebec

 Or stop and eat crepes at this charming little cafe. My strawberry ones (with whipped cream, of course) were delicious.

 Mind your step, but always stop to look up.

And on Canada Day, we toured Parliament for free. Interesting tour and an appreciation for Quebec.

Je me souviens - I will remember

Let's Wander the Streets of Quebec

 Are you bored yet with my Quebec City trip?  Let's just wander the streets. Here's a cool trompe l'oeil facade tucked into a neat square.

 Road imitating waves from the St. Lawrence River.

 From any point, the Chateau Frontenac peeks out from above

 Door with character

Grace over all

Oh Canada

 I say farewell for a long weekend and in blog world, maybe a week.  Friday, I head to Quebec City Canada to meet up with friends from PA. I've known two since junior high, one high school, and two from college.  We started a tradition of taking a trip every five years. This year we all turn 55 and we shall celebrate en francais so to speak.

I hope I get there. Air travel these days is a horrific challenge. I booked my trip back in October 2012 and got a great price. Since I leave Friday, I checked my itinerary on Monday only to find that United had dropped a few legs and neglected to tell me. After an hour on the phone, I think I'll get to Quebec City via Toronto on Friday. My return trip on Tuesday 7/2 is a tad precarious. We'll see if I get back across the border. Breathe deep, must stay calm.

It's obnoxious because I know I'm fortunate to get to go on vacation. But trying to prepare at work has been annoying. Trying to coordinate my flights has been annoying. It just should not be so stressful to leave.
Arrggh. Deep breaths.

But hopefully, Friday evening this shall be my new home - Hotel Chateau Frontenac - fabulousness along the St.Lawrence River.

I shall bore you with details once I'm back. Until then, au revoir -  I'm footloose and fancy free. C'est bon!!!