Day 13 The Lovely City of Quebec by Ken and Marion

As each couple was assigned a travel day to do a writeup describing "their" day, and present it at the final banquet, I have a little help in completing postings by using their writeup. While my photos probably don't match their writeup, I will insert where relatively appropriate, and then add my "two cents worth" at the end. Canadians Ken and Marion had Day 13 in lovely Quebec City.

Canadians Ken and Marion

"This was one of the highlights for us - a very magical city! Made all the more magical by staying in the Chateau Frontenac.

Hotel Frontenac

Our day started at 7am with a brisk walk down to Paillards where we waited for them to open, our mouths watering for the delicious croissant straight out of their huge oven. 

Palliards

From there we walked up to the Plains of Abraham Battlefield Park where we took in the awesome view, then on up to the Citadel and Fortifications.

Plains of Abraham Battlefield

Miles and miles of walking today. Down all the steps to Lower Town where we listened to a harpist in Place Royale, Petit Champlain. 
We continued on to the waterfront, then back up the steps. By now it was time for a rest which we had in The Fort Museum watching the 30 minute sound and light show.

We visited the first Anglican Cathedral in Canada - Holy Trinity. At night you can see the ringing of the bells through the lit up window. This is one of seven English Change Ringing Towers in Canada.

Churches in Quebec City

This is definitely the town for crepes. We found delicious ones at the Little Corner of Brittany restaurant, where the waitresses were dressed in traditional costume.

In the evening we walked the Governer's Walk (300 steps!) up to the Plains of Abraham, and ended our day in a French restaurant in the delightful company of Barry and Gene."

Philip and I first took the Hop On/Hop Off Bus tour of the city with many others from our MOA group.

MOA group on the Bus

Lantern Festival 

View Over the River

Roof Tops

Tourist Center

Beautiful Grafitti

We met Michael and Patsy upon our return, and then spent the day touring around with them. 

We started off by having lunch at our Hotel Frontenac's Bistro le Sam, with a table overlooking the river. This had been recommended by people  in Trip Advisor. We have to agree it was wonderful. 

View from the Restaurant Window

Cute Michael and Patsy

Us- Phil and Elaine

Upon leaving the hotel, Patsy informed us that she just loved the boutique in the hotel, so we had better look there before heading out on the town. She found many items to "shop and ship", and we ended up with matching scarves. If I looked as good in clothes and hats as Patsy, I too would have purchased more. 

New Hat and Coat

Warm Furry Hat

Matching scarves

We took the Funicular down to and back up from Lower Town, preferring to save our limited energy for more walking around.  

Up the Funicular

Down the Funicular

Philip and Elaine in Lower Town

Growling like a Bear

Patsy and Michael

Note Cats Hanging in Background

Being tired, we stopped at the corner cafe for a wine, and visiting with MOAers who walked by us.

Grant

We then headed with Patsy and Michael and (I believe) Joan and Keith to have dinner at the Conti Cafe. It had been recommended to us by people on Trip Advisor and "the French MOAer". We found the service lacking and the food not good. Attempts to speak with the owner about it almost landed us in jail. 

Pretty, expensive, cold and not much

 Quebec city is a beautiful city, and everyone had a grand day here. 

DAY 40- Morgans Over America is Over

I have been very neglectful about writing new posts for MOA VI. First off, I couldn't get my iPhone to transfer the photos to my MacBook. Then I was very tired at night, and if I had some time, I had to prepare for events the following day. So I will try to eventually post most every day, over the next few weeks. Sorry that they won't be in order....

Our Farewell Banquet last Saturday at the Williamsburg Lodge was one of joy and sadness. The trip was over, but we all soon had to leave one another. We each read "Our Day", reviewing 20 of the days on MOA. All expressed what a wonderful trip it was. I reiterated there will be no more Morgans Over America. (Sadly my camera wasn't focusing correctly, so some photos are blurry)

Ben and Allan

Ben, Callie, Pat, Judy

Didier and Stan 

Elaine and Mike

Elaine meant to say "fortifications". 

Ellen Jo, Sue, Judy and Gail

Fiona and Janet

Gene and Jen

Grant and Thierry

Helen and Jim

Helen reading about "her day" 

Jenny and Gail

Joan and Janet

Lesley, Bruce and Ken

Marj and Keith 

Mike, Grant, and Harvey

Nigel and Barry

Simon

Steve, Colin and Keith

Most of the British, French and Kiwi's are on their way home. Australian Stan and Jen are completing their holiday in New York City. Brits Colin and Callie are resting in Florida. Americans Ellen Jo and Jim have made it driving to Amarillo, TX; Steve and Mike are on their way to New Orleans, Marj and Bart are on their way to Tucson, and Canadians Ken and Pat are visiting their daughter in Minneapolis.

On Sunday, we returned to Savannah to pick up our truck and trailer. Due to my packing carelessness, we had to stay over an extra day in Savannah to receive an important package that I left in DC.

Packing to leave Williamsburg

Arriving near Savannah

Romayne, the Bell Captain, insisted we leave the Aero in the drive at the Marriott.

This did give us the opportunity to take a tour of Savannah, which we were not able to do the first few days of MOA VI. It is a very pretty town. 

Us on the Savannah Riverwalk

Spanish Moss in the Trees- lives off the air and bugs in the air

Today we drove from Savannah to Demopolis, Alabama almost 400 miles.  Just another day of sunshine and pleasant temperatures.

On the Road Again

Dinner at Smokin' Jacks  BBQ