In Montreal

As always the flight  from Australia was long and tedious, but at least we had a spare seat between us and could sleep! (The French red wine might have helped, too)
 

Today we explored Vieux Montreal on foot. Most streets seem to be named after saints  There are many very grand grey stone nineteenth century stone buildings. As it was a lovely sunny day we enjoyed the walk. We also checked out Notre Dame Basilica. The interior is most unusual and very spectacular - all elaborate carved and painted wood.

Our hotel is very central and seems to be quite a student area so is lively. The super market has lots of cheeses and pates, more reminiscent of France than North America. I could not resist framboises from California at $1.66/punnet and it was good to find a proper boulangerie as although our hotel serves a good breakfast it is accompanied by duck grade bread.

 Corner Deli in Vieux Montreal

Must be in the tourist area of town - a calouche

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Notre Dame Cathedral  I felt cheeky steadying the camera on the altar rail, and had no wish to photograph myself in front of the altar although that seems to be the tourist thing to do.

Les Chucateuses

Playing chess in the sunshine

Rather unexpected to find Kangaroo Paws in Montreal