Day 18 Sun June 23. Rimouski to Trois Rivière, Que....Getting ready for St. Jean Baptiste Day

We started our day by taking the high speed ferry across the St. Lawrence at Rimouski.  It was. a fast and comfortable ride, and  during the trip, we saw a number of  beluga whales. We later learned that whale viewing is one of the major tourist attractions. 

This picture of our ferry was on display in the lounge of the ferry

Securing  the Venture in the belly of the ferry and talking with staff

We drove on Hwy 138 west along the north shore of the St Lawrence.  The ride was very scenic. I was amazed to see dairy farms located in the middle of the smaller villages.

Riding right  along the river

Stopping for a picnic lunch 

A surprise view along the river. 

We stop for a brief time in Quebec City, which was alive with preparations for St Jean Baptiste Day which is officially celebrated on June 24th. We walked through parts of the old city and to the site along the historic Plains of Abraham where we saw them setting up the largest outdoor stage we have ever seem for the party. They were rehearsing their performances and the music absorbed the city. 

In the heart of the historic old town

Setting up the St John Baptiste performance stage, viewed from the Plains of Abraham 

Taking a rest, with the rehearsal music in the air

Behind the historic Chateay Frontenac, overlooking the St Lawrence River where some battles of the Wars of 1812 took place 

Tonight, we dined on take out from Ultramar. It sure tasted great with a beer after a long day of riding.  We had been on the road for 12 hours since 7:30 am. Also, we had the chance to use laundry facilities at the hotel....finally.

6550 Cum kms ...and the body is getting more tired.

Regards,

Anne