May 30 - June 1, 2012
Gabby, our GPS, decided a tour of the areas dirt roads would be a good idea. After calling Frances, she said most GPS's wanted to go that way, so we carried on back to a paved road.
The view from our spot which Jean took us to between the Catholic Church and the school. Mont Megantic is a National Park with a huge observatory on top. Only open on weekends as yet so we didn't get to see the stars in this area which has a limitation on lights.
Jean and Frances' house in Notre-Dame-des-Bois. Beautifully restored by Jean. All the trees and gardens were planted by the two of them.
Our 2nd and 3rd nights we stayed across the street at Pasquel's. We finally met him the night before we left. He works at a place where trout are raised and then taken to streams and lakes.
Mont Megantic and a gorgeous rainstorm.
What can I say, perfection!
The roads can be straight, but are definitely up and down. N.D-des-Bois is a town in the shape of a cross. Only two streets in the village of 1200. Every one was very friendly and almost everyone we spoke with had some English.
We parked between the church and the school the first night. In the morning the kids were amazed to see us and stood in a line to wave at us. We're sure the news of tourists by the church swept through the village very quickly. The whole town knew we were there!
Some of the screen doors that Jean makes. He's a real craftsman.
Our first poutine! Delicious with way too many calories, but would love to have it again sometime. Made with home cut fries and topped with Quebec cheese curds and the best gravy!
One of those straight roads!
Jean gave Gord all these plates. Two are very special, Expo 67 and a confederation plate.
In the village of Lac Megantic we bought our poutine and then went around the corner to a park on the lake. Toured around and enjoyed a great day in the sunshine.
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