Marché Du Vieux Port

On y va! 

The second Christmas market I've visited is this farmers market transformed into a Christmas wonderland. It's incredible. I just want to pretend like it's my stage and belt out every Christmas song I know. 

This market has more foodstuffs than the German market, but there are a few stands for organic beauty products and handmade jewelry and ornaments. 

I'm going back this weekend with a classmate to pick up some last minute gifts. 

Marché Allemand

Christmas markets are hands down my favorite part of Quebec. They are bustling with people and filled with amazing food. This German market in particular! The air smelled like spiced wine and the soft buttered pretzels are the perfect cold day snack. 

The only downside to these markets are that they are almost too busy, it's really hard to take photos! I don't like to be in the way of people who are shopping, so I only took these above photos over the course of two visits. Yikes. And I suspect the markets will only get busier as Christmas gets nearer. 

I don't think I bought anything here besides food. Ha! 

Born that man no more may die

Happy second Sunday in Advent! Today's song is Hark the Herald Angels Sing, a favorite since I was a little girl. 

Palais Du Gare, November 2014

I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so today is a picture day. That's the Palais du Gare near Vieux Port, Quebec City. I thought it looked so pretty with a light dusting of snow. Of course, I woke up this morning to at least five inches of snow and it's been snowing all day. C'est la vie, n'est pas? 

Think Pink!

I will never become tired of colorful buildings in this city! During my Sunday walk I passed by this...um, tree? (I have no idea what type it is! Any botanists out there?) I thought the red against the pale pink building was gorgeous and festive.

*Pssst! Happy Thanksgiving, Americans! Eat some pie for me!* 

Sunday Walk, pt 2.

Quebec is getting ready for Christmas and looking fairly gorgeous with twinkling lights on every available tree. This weekend all the Christmas markets begin, and I'm planning on attending all of them. What can I say? Christmas is my favorite holiday. I'll be sure to take pictures of all my activities especially since one of the markets is German. (Rumor has it that the spiced wine is amazing. I'll let you know!)  

Sunday Walk, pt. 1

It's become a tradition that I spend Sundays meandering around Quebec City. I say meandering because I have zero intent or purpose when I set out. Normally I'll buy a coffee and then just follow my feet.

On this particular walk I actually brought my real camera and became a little obsessed with the winter branches and plants against all the winter hues.

St. Lawrence River

November 2014

Panoramic, Baie Beauport

"In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth." Rachel Carson 

Chutes de Montmorency

Before coming to Quebec, I'd never seen a waterfall before. Now I can say I've seen five. Ha! I don't necessarily want to visit waterfalls since I live in the country and spend enough time in nature. Here I prefer to spend my time exploring the city. 

But gosh darn it. The chance to photograph nature and waterfalls is too appealing! My inner naturalist comes out to play,  but I can fully blame that on my Mother. She made sure that all of us appreciated nature growing up. Nature walks, species identification and sketching our insect finds were all part of the homeschooling package. I have very found memories of growing up in the country.  

On y va! (Roughly translated: let's go!)