La Nouvelle France - meaning New France….of course, we are more apt to call it "Quebec"! We spent a way-too-short three glorious days in Quebec - one day in Montreal, and two days in Quebec City. I got to relish and experience the French Culture which I love so much - the language, the food, the quaint shops and sidewalk cafes - it was a dream come true for me!
We entered Quebec after leaving New Hampshire, and were immediately greeted by this:
I have to admit I got excited as soon as I began to see the signs printed in French! It has been several years since I returned to France and I miss the language and culture. France is, after all, my "second home" - my mother's native country.
Another reason I was excited to be on our way to Montreal was because we were going to have a reunion with Aysegul (now called Ayse), my former sister-in-law's daughter. I had not seen her since I visited Turkey in 2001! I had always loved her mother who we sadly lost several years ago - actually just a couple of years after I visited her. To see Aysegul was like re-connecting with my Turkish family whom I've always loved and cared about deeply. My journey to Quebec was both an adventure and somewhat of an emotional experience…here are a couple of photos of my reunion with Aysegul and visit to Montreal where Ayse very kindly was our tour guide!
Ayse and I with a view of Montreal behind us
Another view of Montreal
The Biosphere in the Old Port of Montreal
A horse and buggy in Old Montreal
Ayse and Shawn (her "new" husband) with Ralph and me
Our next stop in Quebec was Quebec City. Here are a few photos highlighting our visit in Old Quebec.
The lovely bed and breakfast in Old Quebec where we stayed:
The Castle in Old Quebec:
The boardwalk in Old Quebec:
The castle at night:
The lovely restaurant where we ate dinner on our first evening : La Nouvelle France
Happy to be in Old Quebec! :)
