Category Archives: North America

Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada

Posted on July 25, 2015 by patmathews

Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, July 25 Here is the view from our balcony today, much different than yesterday when we were on the side of the This city is about halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. It is  for the fact … Continue reading →

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More of Montreal

Posted on July 25, 2015 by patmathews

More of Montreal, July 24 We had lunch in a lovely bistro, on the terrace. Here is the first picture I took with my new selfie stick (thanks, Don, for the tip!). I bought it on the street in Chinatown … Continue reading →

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Montreal, Canada

Posted on July 24, 2015 by patmathews

July 24 The first segment of the cruise ends today in Montreal, and many people are leaving here. We pulled into the port this morning around 6:30 and for the first time, we need to keep our drapes closed when … Continue reading →

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Quebec City

Posted on July 23, 2015 by patmathews

July 23 Quebec City, Canada We have been to Quebec before, so chose to do the hop on hop off bus today. Beautiful, sunny day here and it is always a pleasure to be in the heart of French Canada. … Continue reading →

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At sea after Saguenay

Posted on July 23, 2015 by patmathews

At sea after Saguenay, July 23 At dinner, we had a lovely window table looking out on the fjords as we sailed out of Saguenay this evening. But what almost beat that view was this shot of my lobster dinner. … Continue reading →

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Saguenay, Canada

Posted on July 22, 2015 by patmathews

July 22 Saguenay, Canada This town sprawls along the Saguenay River just off the St. Lawrence. We witnessed the beauty of the fjords on our way to port and were greeted by dancers, jugglers, etc. Lots of music and fun. Our … Continue reading →

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Posted on July 20, 2015 by patmathews

July 20 Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island, Canada Charlottetown is known as the birthplace of Canada since it was here that the founding fathers convened in 1864 in a meeting that would combine all of Britain’s North American territories into what … Continue reading →

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 19, 2015 by patmathews

July 19 Sydney is a lovely  port town on Cape Breton Island.  It is the heart of fiddle country for Celtic music so we were greeted by a very large fiddle! Nice Sunday for a brisk walk to town and a … Continue reading →

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 18, 2015 by patmathews

July 18 – Halifax, Nova Scotia Although we have spotted one whale from the ship, today we embarked on a nature and whale watching adventure on the Haligonian III. We cruised along the coastlines of George’s Island and McNab’s Island … Continue reading →

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St John

Posted on July 18, 2015 by patmathews

They take their stop signs seriously here.  their shopping, too!

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