Sept.19,
Today the temperature dropped from about 80 degrees yesterday to about 50 degrees today. It was also cloudy and very windy. We went to the Ille de Orleans today. It is known as the bread basket of Quebec. The island is in the middle of the St. Lawrence river and is about 30 miles long. We visited a couple of wineries and a place that makes Cassis.and other items from black currants. We also stopped in a cidrerrie which is a place that makes many things from apples. Apples are prolific on the island. We also found a chocolate shop which of course was a must stop. We are bringing back many yummy things which I hope we can get through customs. The architecture is very interesting with many of the buildings having very steep roofs which helps the snow and ice fall off. Here are some photos from today.
Cassis Monna & Filles Cassis shop
A farmers market along the way
Typical house
Domaine Steinbach Cidrerie
Fromagerie (cheese shop)
Chocolate shop
The beach on the St. Laurence River
Maritime museum along the way
Winery where we stopped
Today the temperature dropped from about 80 degrees yesterday to about 50 degrees today. It was also cloudy and very windy. We went to the Ille de Orleans today. It is known as the bread basket of Quebec. The island is in the middle of the St. Lawrence river and is about 30 miles long. We visited a couple of wineries and a place that makes Cassis.and other items from black currants. We also stopped in a cidrerrie which is a place that makes many things from apples. Apples are prolific on the island. We also found a chocolate shop which of course was a must stop. We are bringing back many yummy things which I hope we can get through customs. The architecture is very interesting with many of the buildings having very steep roofs which helps the snow and ice fall off. Here are some photos from today.
I guess combating the cold by eating cheese and chocolate and drinking lots of wine and cider was the thing to do. I love the look of the buildings, especially the fromagerie and the winery! Beautiful!
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