We decided to stay another night at our campsite and make a day trip. We dove across the St. Lawrence River north circumventing Quebec City. We just hate driving in traffic. We were in the area called Charlevoix. We hadn't plan to visit there, but it was a "must see" according to our book "1000 Places to See Before you Die". We took the mountain route through farmland and hills, then dropped to the bay. We ended the route in a resort area where the rich and famous used to go....President Taft, the Vanderbilts. It is beautiful. The saying is that the atmosphere is more intoxicating than champagne, and you don't get a hangover!
We decided to drive a bit farther and take a 1 1/2 hour ferry back across the river rather than backtrack.
Now that we are away from Quebec City, fewer people can speak English. We still get along ok. All very friendly. On the radio, we are hearing more Cajun-sounding music...like New Orleans.
Gas is $1.36 per liter which ends up being about $5.50 US per gallon. It is our biggest expense. Try to only fill the tank every other day.
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