It was a slow go this morning. I woke up early to hear the rain gently falling on my tent putting me right back to sleep until close to noon. Blue skies had replaced the rainy clouds and the sun was shining brightly as I packed up my tent and got on the road.
Being only an hour out from Quebec City, I made it there in good time where I began my exploring. Old buildings adorned with statues found themselves mixed in with newer modern architectures. I found a place to park and went about exploring on foot eager to see more of the city.
The real gem of the city was Old Town, the area I’d been most looking forward to. Beautiful buildings lined the narrow streets with their antiquated designs, taking the people wandering it’s paths into a time before high rises ruled the land.
I found a nice little restaurant that allowed dogs on the patio and decided to grab a bite to eat. Being in Quebec I simply had to try the poutine, I was oh so wonderfully delicious!
Street performers were a common thing in the past and they were welcomed to perform their shows for eager audiences of today. Emix Muluk took the stage with a lively enthralling energy and a bag of tricks as he entertained crowds with his humor, juggling swords and fire batons for all to see.
My parking had almost expired so I decided to return to my vehicle and get back on the road heading east out of Quebec. As I drove along I was blown away by a massive waterfall on the side of the road. Even with the night now upon me the scenery still revealed it’s splendor.
I found myself tired but I continued to press on, covering as much ground as I could. In the distance I could see a building towering over the land, finding myself incredibly intrigued I turned off the highway for a closer look. Wow, just wow! A massive church stood tall and proud over the land, adorned with all sorts of statues and engravings. I felt like an ant in its presence. If human beings can make such marvels I wonder what kind of buildings God makes. I promised myself on my return west I’d find a way to see that building during the daytime so I could take a peek inside.
With fatigue setting in I chose to find a place to camp for the night, continuing the adventure tomorrow morning in the sunlight.