Québec III.

12-31-22 QUÉBEC: Today dawned with dense fog over the river, the other side didn’t exist. We watched the ferry leave to cross the river and vanish in the fog. A bit later a ship moving downstream came by, appearing and disappearing.

We went for breakfast, and after walked to the promenade next to the hotel and over-looking the lower city and the river. It was still foggy, and most of the snow and shush was gone. The toboggan runs were closed—no snow. It wasn’t very cold but very misty and damp. 

We walked up Rue St. Louis, our street, to the city wall and gate from colonial times. The street is festive with flags, hanging signs, Xmas decorations, parkas, awnings, lights. Outside the gate is the Grande Allée where midnight fireworks will mark the New Year. It was foggier than anywhere else this morning. We went back and inside and read.

Later we went back out to explore and had fancy coffees at Getränke, and after hit the Xmas market again and heard a rock band for a couple songs.  

Our last excursion was to dinner at Chez Jules, another excellent meal. There was moderate rain after dinner. Our last excursion, that is, unless we go the the fireworks. 

There's a ship in there. the stern is p[artly visible.

The bow is faintly visible, as is the pilot boat.

More of the ship and pilot.

Rue St. Louis with the Frontenac at the end on the right.

Scenes from Rue St. Louis moving inland.

The city gate appears ahead.

The gate, one of several still standing.

The Grande Allée is in there somewhere.

Unnamed rock band.

The Frontenac lit up.