What a charming city! Everyone here is gracious, and has such pride in beautifying their homes. Fresh flowers everywhere. We spent a day circling Ile d’Orleans Island. It is a main source of food ingredients for the fabulous restaurants in Quebec, with quaint homes along the waterfront.

Many of the farms have tasting opportunities — goats milk ice cream, preserves, maple syrup aged in whiskey barrels, potato doughnuts, strawberries etc. A legendary “food truck” had a superb hamburger and roasted squash salad.

Quebec is one of three major provinces in Canada, and a visit to their Parliament included a tour plus lunch in their gorgeous (and Michelin quality) restaurant. Today they only have one legislative body. They disbanded the upper house because they were not elected, had lifetime appointments, could overrule the elected body. Today they vote unanimously 70% of the time because of the inclusive process that precedes every vote. In London it is only 1%, and most legislative bodies are below 25%

We also loved strolling around. Magnificent views on the quaint streets, and from the imposing Citadel on the upper level.

Last, but not least, we timed our visit for the fall color season. Spectacular!!!!

After a 3 1/2 hour scenic train ride we will be in Montreal. TBD, but the idea of coming to these two cities for their Christmas markets has a lot more appeal than flying to Europe for them.