While we’d previously believed waking up in the Walmart parking lot was only something one did after taking a wrong turn after a late night at the pub, apparently it’s pretty commonplace!
Don’t be afraid to get in on this action!
Rise and shine!
We wasted no time at all thanking the Walton’s for their hospitality.
Before setting out on our next adventure.
Britt’s last minute foray to Chapters proved useful
As we made our way down the Chemin du Roi.
First stop was the Moulin de la Grenier.
Unlike another well known Moulin, it did not (unfortunately) harbour Nicole Kidman in fishnets. But, it turned out to be super interesting nonetheless! Our free private guide spent an hour taking us around the inner workings of this intact mill.
The kids were pretty fascinated by the engineering, especially Taz… when he wasn’t surreptitiously trying to pocket handfuls of grain for later experimentation.
All that learning worked up an appetite, fortunately Casse-Croute Chez Cocotte wasn’t far up the road.
Squeaky-Cheese-Curd-Poutine on the Fleuve Saint-Laurent!
Guys, just wait while I get a pictu…
Délicieuse!
Obviously, all those salty fries worked up a thirst.
Which we were happy to quench at Quai des Brasseurs on the banks of Trois-Rivières.
Geek Fact: The city is named for the fact the Saint-Maurice River has three mouths as it joins the Saint Lawrence; it is divided by two islands in the river.
Great brews, and they also had a very clever beer recycling program.
With the daylight fading fast, we managed to squeeze in a final stop at the Chutes-de-la-Chaudière
Completely unmonitored semi-treacherous walk, with a casted arm, over heaved sedimentary rock to the edge of a pretty impressive waterfall?
“I’ve got this (in the palm of my hand), Daddy.”
Of course, we couldn’t resist the obligatory touristy suspension bridge shot.
We pulled into Pointe-aux-Oies RV park as the sun was setting with just enough light for all the seasonal occupants to eyeball us suspiciously as we circled the site looking for our spot.
Who needs daylight and a back-up camera when the entire park’s eyes are on you?
.Like a glove.
Editor's Note: Confirmatory photo evidence obtained the following morning
Bonsoir!!
3 comments:
This is what I love about your blog. You take something that every one would say "boy that's clever" but no one says you need to stop at Quai des Brasseurs and check out the beer keg urinal. If I ever go to Quebec..guess what I am checking out. Watch out boys I am coming in. Looks like the weather is great and from what I hear only retired people camp in the Walmart parking lot..hmmmm?? Lol
So interesting. The adventure sounds amazing and it has only just begun
Thanks, Suzanne. I had no idea what that was. 🙄 Pretty fun day, again!
Nana 🤗
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