Montreal might not grab me, but then there is beautiful Quebec City. It is like being in a fairy tale with the stunning Chateau Frontenac making you feel like you stepped straight in to a Disney princess movie. We had checked the GPS and our hotel was only about 2km from the railway station, so of course, what do you do, you walk. What idiot would get a taxi for only a couple of thousand meters –the question is more what idiot would walk 2km straight up a sheer cliff dragging travel weary suitcases? We set off dragging bags and realised our hotel was right at the top of seriously daunting hills. The problem was, that by the time we realised, we were half way up, so we cheerily sang – I think I can I think I can till we get to the top of the hill. There were Jack and Jill moments, where we thought if we let go of these bags for one second we will surely tumble down.
The Hilton was right at the top of Quebec City and had the most amazing views – it would have to be up there as the top hotel in the world for the view. The lovely Yvette from the Institute that I was working for in Canada had organised an executive room so I really was like Rapunzel in the tower in the 21st floor.
I looked down over the most awesome view of the Chateau, the beautiful Parliament buildings and the Plains of Abraham. The Disney theme continued with my view of the old city walls and the fairy tale gate in to the city.
The only problem of being up, you must come down. Oh the hills of Quebec City. If one ever wanted to do mountain goat training that sure is the city. We walked and walked and walked and I had no issue at all ensuring that the Apple watch was happy that I had done my active steps for the day.
We have become totally accustomed to our Bonjour, Bon soir and Merci beaucoup – so when I do arrive home I will have to bite my tongue and just remember to say simply thanks.
Sleeping under the stars 