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Charlevoix – a weekend with whales

I would never have thought that in all my travels so far, a beautiful area just 4.5 hours from my house would be a place I would long to visit again and again. A little off the beaten path, about two hours east of Quebec City, you’ll find one of my favorite places on the planet. Beluga whales, delicious cuisine, stunning fjords, and emerald green pastures are but a few things that make me dream of the Charlevoix region.

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La Route des Vins – Quebec

We left at 9:30 am to head out towards the Eastern Townships for the day.  It took about an hour to do the pick-ups, coffee run and general organization before we could get onto the highway.  The Champlain Bridge was packed with people trying to get out of the city.  It was the construction, however, that really slowed the drive.
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The Art of Eating

Having enjoyed many meals alone while on the road, I like to watch people eat. Not what they are eating really, but what they are doing while they eat. This often makes me compare things to Montreal, my hometown and a real “foodie” city. At home we are all chefs, or so we pretend to be when we dine in.
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