Well...it rained last night and this morning is foggy/cloudy, but it's not raining. We've got electricity here, so I can grind beans and make coffee.
We've talked to a number of people, and now we have our "plan" to get into the city. We drive to the Aquarium...unfortunately, this involves crossing the big and scary bridge again...then get a bus from the Aquarium to the city...simple, fast and only $3.00 (cdn).
Around 10:30AM, we're on our way, and everything goes according to plan. At 11:30, we're sitting down for lunch at L'Echaude...a nice little Bistro that got great reviews in all of the guidebooks. It does not disappoint...I get two perfectly sauteed scallops in a reduction of shellfish stock and cream infused with saffron...that's just the appetizer. Ed gets a smoked lamb salad...also an appetizer. Then we both get the classic steak frites, followed by some cheese...all washed down with large quantities of white and red wine...sublime.
My last visit to Quebec City was in the 80's and Ed's was earlier than that...so...we spend a few hours walking through the lower and old cities...with frequent stops for wine. It's pleasant to listen to the sound of French being spoken...women are fashionably dressed...the cafes are filled to capacity...it's very nice (particularly after several weeks in the "wilderness).
Then it's back to the bus...over to the Aquarium...and back to the campground. After that lunch, dinner tonight is some good salami, Canadian cheddar and some Ritz crackers.
A good...no, great...day.
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