Old Montreal

     Day 2 in Montreal started off just like any other day; I woke up.  From there, things took a turn for unique.  I watched a speech given by the Washington Post journalist and very right-winged George Will.  I witnessed the domination of Germany over USA in the World Cup, and then I hit the streets of Montreal (Old Montreal to be exact).

     Vieux-Montreal, meaning Old Montreal in French, started as a fur-trading post in 1605.  Later it would house individuals such as Benjamin Franklin and Charles Dickens.  Today, it acts as a tourist area with restaurants and shops lining the cobble-stoned streets.  We found a self-guided walking tour online and took our time about experiencing the oldest part of Montreal.

Bagpipes and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

George Will talking about baseball and politics.  I suppose they go hand in hand.

The Place d'Armes and Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal with my lovely mama.

The oldest building in Montreal.

Inside of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal.  The interiors of churches still surprise me.  You can never say, "If you've seen one, you've seen them all."

The Chapel within the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal.

Breathtaking.

Even more breathtaking with my main squeeze in front.

Strolling (or strutting) down the oldest road in Montreal.

Action shot.

I left my Superman gear at home because I didn't realize phone booths still existed.

Cirque du Soleil setup.

Bonsecours Market where you'll find local artisans and can purchase anything from paintings to fresh veggies.

A pretty church that overlooks the river.