Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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.

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