Adieu, Quebec

Breakfasted with Margaret and Bob from Yorkshire. Caught up on what we've been doing while in Quebec. About 10, I headed out to get Denis' Sortilege as it was unavailable at the maple products tourist shops on Petit de Champlain. I got directions to the state liquor store from two different sources (one tour guide and one security guy), it is across from the main train station, about 6 blocks from the pier. I found the station with no problem, but not the liquor store. I walked around and around but either it wasn't open before lunch or I messed up directions. 

While I was walking through the terminal, I heard my name called - too weird - so I ignored it until it was shouted, I turned around and found Lis and Merril behind me, setting out for a morning in town. We're meeting in Sir Samuel's at 3.

I came home via a lovely park with a great fountain.

 Across the street from the park is a wonderful hedge of flowers with a light, airy aroma.

 

 I strolled the Promenade by the St. Lawrence, even walked over this rainbow bridge, though it didn't lead me to Asgard or Thor! It did take me to Farmer's Market where I indulged in a raspberry, oatmeal and white chocolate cookie!

I stumbled across Cafe du Monde, good coffee, alas, no beignets! I neglected to ask if this one was older than the "real" one in New Orleans!

 Back aboard, I shared an hour with Mary and John from Kent about what we'd been doing since that first night aboard. Then lunched very late with Roseanne from Virginia as we talked about this new and wonderful dining option here in Carinthia Lounge and about Hurricane Matthew. (Letreze has pulled my patio stuff and loose plants into the garage. I hoped Bill helped her.) Now there's nothing I can do but enjoy my time at sea! 

Met Lis and Merril. We talked for nearly 2 hours! Topics ranged from pets to gardens to gays in the military to snack choices and drink preferences. Karen from West Palm joined us briefly, but didn't stay long. I enjoy these women and hope we will keep in contact. Like most Aussies I have wncountered, they travel a lot!!

I overheard a great Quebec historical anecdote: When Louis XIV wanted to populate the area, he was told they needed women to do so. He sent the trappers and fishermen 800 King's Daughters, not whores but widows or spinsters of median families. He gave each woman a dowry equalivent to a year's wage and told them they had 60 days from landing to choose a husband or become a nun! Yikes!!!

Topic of MUCH. Discussion among crew and passengers is Hurricane Matthew!!