Days in Quebec City

Hey everyone!

Yesterday we took the early morning train into Quebec City. It's complicated why we decided to spend a day in Montreal before moving to Quebec City, but we will be heading back to Montreal in a few days.

Quebec City is really beautiful. Some say they can't believe that such a European city exists in North America, but it does. It is very different from Montreal. Montreal is more a city I would want to live in, while I'd rather visit Quebec City. There is a lot to see here. Mainly though, I just like walking around the streets. It is much hillier then pretty much any other city I have been in. Up and down hills, over and over. My feet are killing me. I gave in and bought a pair of knock off crocs. All I kept thinking was that my Aunt Cat swears they are the most comfortable shoes she owns. They make me look stupid, but they are more comfortable. There are croc stores all over Canada, so I don't feel that bad.

Today we headed up to the Citadelle, which currently houses the "Van Doos" or the 22nd Royal Battalion of Canada. They are the only all French speaking Battallion in Canada. They have fought in a number of wars and peacekeeping operations. So it was pretty cool to visit.

Did you know that Canada has had 3 women gouvernour-generals?

Anyways, mostly we walk around and eat a LOT. The plates are huge, and we have tried all sorts of Canadian specialities. So much maple syrup- I never knew there were so many uses for maple syrup. Cookies, pies, bread. Yummy, yummy! And lots of meat pies, including some with wild game. I have ate way too much.

The hostel we are staying in is really nice. A very traditional hostel, that is, really loud and noisy, but really friendly people and everyone hanging out at night together. It's a fun atmosphere.

Tonight, there is a free Moby concert, so that is where we are heading. More later!

Love,
Em