Celebrity Summit

The Summit is a beautiful ship that is in need of some TLC. She is definitely showing her age. Hopefully she will be going in to dry dock soon.

We were very excited to have a FV cabin with the massive balcony...unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate so there was not much chance to enjoy it. I was still able to capture a few beautiful sunsets/sunrises.












How is this for a balcony!!!!





Tom Wopat (Dukes of Hazzard) was one of the entertainers. A bit over the hill!


Guess Rich wasn't interested in the wine tasting


Morning returning to Bayonne

Gaspe, Canada

Wednesday, October 16th

This morning we have booked an all day tour to Gaspe/Perce with a local tour operator

Ken's local Gaspé/Percé guided tours
Private place in Percé for our group for restroom and sitting area at Fleur de Lys hôtel. The scenic road between Gaspé and the tourist town of Percé, is amazing, your guide will provide informations on the Gaspé/Percé area also on it's people and way of life. While in Percé, you will have the choice of spending some free time on your own for shopping or join your guide and seat with him to taste local meal like fish soup, smoked salmon of Percé, Gaspe Lobster roll or any other thing on the menu at our waterfront restaurant La Morutière.
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This was another tender port and the weather was overcast and cold. The scenery was nice but really nothing special. The main draw to this area is the Perce Rock and Bird Island. Unfortunately, we did not have enough people on our tour that wanted to take the boat ride to Bird Island. Most shops in Perce were closed for the year so there was not much else to do.

Water very clear in river. No pollution...


Indian Head Rock Observation Belvedere





Perce Rock









We had a nice lunch and then heading back to Gaspe to return to the Summit. Two sea days back to Bayonne.....ready to start packing up for the trip home. We miss Itsy...guess we are ready to go home!

Quebec City, Quebec

Monday, October 14th

This morning we did not have anything planned so we planned to just wander around and see what we missed yesterday. ......well, that was the plan but the weather was rainy so we just stayed on board.

This afternoon we have a Celebrity Tour booked...the only reason we booked with Celebrity is that this is an afternoon tour and if we are late returning to the ship...it can't leave without us!!

St-Anne-de-Beaupre & Montmorency Falls

Our first stop was at the spectacular Montmorency Falls. Cascading down a 272-foot cliff, Montmorency Falls are 1.5 times as high as Niagara Falls. The view was breathtaking and we could see the powerful forces of natures as the water of the Montmorency River roars down the cliff to eventually meet with the St. Lawrence River.

Post card with best view of the falls...





Views from bridge over falls








Duke of Kent's summer home at Montmorency Falls.


View of falls from highway


Bridal Falls



We then drove along the St. Lawrence River to the world-renowned shrine of St-Anne-de-Beaupre. With over 1.5 million visitors and pilgrims making their way to the shrine each year, St-Anne has become one of the most important Catholic sites in North America.

Located along the famous Beaupre Coast and the St. Lawrence River, our journey took us along the Chemin de Roy (King's Road). Built in 1724, the route was the first road in Canada suitable for vehicle traffic.

St-Anne-de-Beaupre..... Built in gothic style, the most prominent structure is the Basilica. The impressive cross-shaped building is covered with granite and lighted by over 200 stained glass windows.


























The sun came out as we got to St.-Anne-de-Beaupre giving us a glorious visit to a beautiful place! Best color we have seen for the entire trip.

Quebec City, Quebec

Sunday, October, 13th

This morning we have arranged a walking tour of Old Quebec arranged thru Voir Quebec. Since our pick up will be in Lower Town, we will have to walk up hill. Hopefully, this tour will give us a good over view of Quebec so we know where we want to check out later.

Take time to discover Old Quebec's history, architecture and culture.

The Grand Tour is an English-only walking tour of Old Quebec which leads you from the Lower to the Upper Town at a leisurely pace in the company of a seasoned Quebec guide from Tours Voir Quebec. Its content is such that people travelling on their own, in small groups or Quebec City dwellers will enjoy The Grand Tour.
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Early morning arriving in Quebec....Chateau Frontanec


Meeting our guide for our walking tour....she was very good!


Finally a little color


Petit-Champlain fresco


Breakneck staircase to Upper Town











City hall decorated for Holloween


Birthplace of Cirque de Soleil


Otto the donkey


Irish Wolfhound


Boardwalk in front of Chateau Frontanec





Chateau Frontanec





City Gate


The Citadel


Squirrel fattened up for winter


Parliament House





Tourny Fountain a gift from LaMaison Simons


This afternoon, we have a reservation at Aux Anciens Canadiens. Charlie really wanted to dine off the ship.





Good food!!!!


Looking up at the Funicular


Riding down on the Funicular





Even though the day was overcast, we had a good day. Quebec is a beautiful city and would be worthy of a longer visit.