Vacation to Vermont & Quebec - episode 2

Samuel napped at Place d’Armes in front of Notre Dame Basilica. When he fell asleep, we just stopped wherever we were and relaxed. Joseph was happily entertained by his new Blackberry which was our map and tour guide as we wikied historic locations, battles, and restaurants.

















Jean Talon market was high on my list and I wish I liked eggplant or had the occassion to buy one of these bouquets.


















St. Joseph's Oratory was another hike. Inside there were some escalators, but again, mostly stairs. And we went to the top. We had the option of going up on our knees on the stairway reserved for pilgrims, but I forgot my rosary. St. Joseph's is famous for healing cripples and they have walls covered in canes inside from those who came lame and left walking.
























This folk art sculpture was at Stash Cafe. Going to an authentic all Polish restaurant was a highlight. I cried when I told the waiter I wanted one of everything, and I am only a quarter Polish. (Last week I got emotional again when I saw the billboard for Sobieski Wodka Polska on 610 Loop at the Galleria. ) The BYU MOA had an exhibit of these wood carvings years ago and my parents have a couple. Dibs!