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Monthly Archives: August 2023
Leaving Quebec (and Quarantine) Early 2022
On the morning we should have all left Quebec City, Cindy and Darrell did. I was moving to a hotel near Randy but couldn’t check in until the afternoon. That gave me one last morning to explore more of Historic Quebec … Continue reading
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Food Tour and More in Quebec City 2022
As Randy languished in quarantine, the rest of us went on with being tourists. Poor Randy. One of our first stops was the beautiful Parliament Building. Barely visible are statues, along the ground floor and in the alcoves, of famous … Continue reading
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Disembarking in Quebec City 2022
From his quarantine cabin, Randy had this view as we came into Quebec City. We had this view. The rental that Cindy, Darrell and I were sharing for three nights was way up near the fancy hotel Fairmont La Chateau … Continue reading
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Cruising In the Province of Quebec 2022
While Randy was trying to get comfortable in quarantine on the ship the rest of us went on with our excursions. There really wasn’t anything we could do for him. Randy is watching what’s missing on the ship cams. … Continue reading
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Quarantine 2022
We had heard the Maritime provinces were beautiful but this was the first place that the natural beauty really made an impression. Our tour didn’t start until noon and the ship’s crew were doing emergency drills so we were able … Continue reading
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Corner Brook, Newfoundland 2022
Over years of cruising, we have learned to really enjoy sea days. With no port to visit, the ship’s crew usually has extra activities, entertainment and lectures available. During the lecture on this sea day we were told about the Canadian … Continue reading
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Halifax, Nova Scotia 2022
For our Halifax excursion, we opted for the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus. Our ride had narration along the way and we learned that Halifax is the fastest growing city in Canada. It was developed along the second largest ice free … Continue reading
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Saint John, New Brunswick 2022
The lands that are now New Brunswick went back and forth between French and English rule. During the time of American independence, these lands belonged to England. Saint John, New Brunswick is Canada’s oldest incorporated city. The city began in … Continue reading
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Portland, Maine 2022
We arrived in Boston, turned in our rental car, and took a shuttle to the hotel. We had the fun and unexpected experience of running into Sharon, a friend from Boise, on the shuttle. She was also in town for … Continue reading
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Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont – 2022
This next set of posts are from a trip we took in August and September 2022. Yes, almost a year ago. When we got home in September 2022, I was still writing about Italy. Then came Nashville, and Kauai and … Continue reading
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