Anyway - so here I am, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, for three weeks. The longest I have ever traveled somewhere sans ma mere. It is a faculty-led study abroad trip, so we have class every day in the morning, led by an MSU professor. We have several excursion things planned, plus other group activities. I should be pretty busy. For me, busy is good.
Oh, and please forgive me while I try to figure this blogging deal out - I want to add pictures and all that cool stuff, but of course I forgot my camera upstairs in my room (lobby is the only place I can pick up wireless) so I'll have to save picture posting for the next entry.
I guess I will start with the events leading up to my arrival in Quebec City. Last week was kind of hectic - of course I had a list of things I wanted to get done during June, and I didn't do a single one of them. It is what it is. So I tried to cram a lot of stuff into this last week, and between a funeral, visiting Conner, working, and packing, it just got a little crazy. Summer isn't supposed to be crazy! I got everything packed and so far the only thing I forgot is my insurance card. I guess it could have been better... but it also could have been worse. Oh, and I can't find my iPod. Bummer.
Our flights here were fine, shorter than I expected, but then again I'm only a few hours north of the border. We flew into Toronto - I wish I had gotten to see my Uncle Mike! - and then into Quebec City. Everything here is in French, for the most part, although many people are bilingual, and a lot of the signs are in French and English. It makes sense, since this is the only French speaking area in North America. I am interested to learn about how all that came about. When I do I'll let you know.
Ok so onward to my first day and a half in Quebec!!! When we arrived last night we were starving, so Drew (teacher) led us to McDonald's. I am all about trying local cuisine, but I mean it was midnight, and I knew I could pick out the chicken nugget logo and I was good to go. He showed us a few landmarks of the city, which were very pretty, and the place was surprisingly crowded for after midnight! But I guess we are in a big city and the Festival d'Ete is going on.
This morning Drew showed us around some more. We are in the "vieux ville" [old city] which is surrounded by a wall. Literally, our hotel is right on the wall. I will show you pictures later. It's a great view. Right below us is "la basse ville" [lower city - make sense because it's below the wall]. There are tons of great shops around the area - guess that means I'll be using all the money I saved! The architecture is neat, and we are right on the St. Lawrence river - such beautiful scenery and weather!
Ummmm, what else. Oh, we ate at a great restaurant - details when I have pictures (because yes, I took pictures of my food). I got a great work out, and tonight we are going to see ELTON JOHN at Le Festival d'Ete! I am not necessarily a fan of Elton John, but I mean I have a ticket so of course I'm going to go see him. Should be an adventure!
Thanks for reading. Maybe I will learn how to blog more efficiently and not ramble so much. And - ~~~pictures~~~ to come!
Say some prayers for me!
HRC
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