DAY 12 - MONTREAL QUEBEC

I want it to be known that, unlike the ‘Big Trip’, we are NOT stopping at every ice-cream shop we see. Give us credit – we are a little wiser and more health-conscious than 6 years ago. But I will say that B.J.s had a sale on Haagen Dazs crunch bars – 15 for $11.99 and they did find their way into my basket. For the record, I only bought them because of the sale price. They sell for $3.50 - $5 individually.  Ted’s favorite … well, that and any ice-cream that tastes like coffee.  Sometimes this blog makes me feel like I’m going to confession.

It was a beautiful day for walking, touring, grabbing bites or sipping a cocktail at charming outdoor cafes, and seeing the sights. I love that everyone is bi-lingual.  

It feels like I am in another country!  And I AM!!!!

We gave in and decided we had to go to the Taco Fest. Note the yellow sign. Who runs out of tacos at a "Taco Fest"???

Terrific Musicians

Cafes all the way down the street. Wonder why we don't  have that?

Wedding taking place on the bow

Food trucks and picnic tables

Ted wanted to see another nearby marina so we walked over and were surprised to see this lovely marina – Old Port of Montreal and Clock Tower BEACH!  But no access to any water from the beach.  I guess it’s an excellent place for non-swimmers!

Thanks to Miles (Miles Aweigh) for the Inspector Clouseau picture. 

And a few years ago, Anne (Idle Time) sent us a picture of Fred McDade from “Despicable Me”. 

Do you think the Inspector and Fred resemble anyone we know and love? 

Earlier today, we were talking about the ‘bad day’ when the wind took the boat – and me – away from the dock, Ted said “Wow, it’s a good thing the boat is okay.”  Does anyone else see a problem with that statement?

Nautical information … Boat Bites:  The following is a picture of a ‘boat bite’.  A ‘boat bite’ can be large or small, a gash or a bruise. One usually does not know the source of a boat bite or when they got it. It is any infliction made by or on a boat. Of course Ted is more worried about THE BOAT getting a ‘boat bite’.

Ted decided to stay another night here in Montreal. We were originally scheduled to leave tomorrow. There is just too much to see. We are fortunate they are letting us stay a 4th night as there is a boat show here on the Tuesday the 3^rd and the boats will start moving into the Basin tomorrow. We will have to relocate to another slip though tomorrow afternoon. We have scheduled a tour for tomorrow.  It is a hop-on, hop-off tour.  Wait till they see me “hop” – it will take on a whole new meaning!  Rain predicted.

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Still worried, as I am sure you are, about Dorian, its velocity and its path.  Hopefully you who are affected will let us know when it has passed and you are safe.