Written by Romain on Thursday, 18 of December 2008 at 1:34
There is a lot of things to say about this wonderful day, but I think that this video will tell you more than words can do. If ever you’re in Canada and if you’re deciding to visit the north of Quebec, don’t hesitate to go to Sacré-Coeur where the Ferme 5 Étoiles is located and ask Janis and Marie-Claire as guides, and I swear you’ll spend wonderful moments.
Written by Romain on Tuesday, 16 of December 2008 at 21:19
Due to some logistic reasons, I had to change my plans about Toronto. But I’m finally ready to go there (I have to take the bus in 1h30), my backpack is ready, and I’ve my bus ticket ($ 76 for a one way ticket, without any student discount, since I’ve forgot my student card after 45 mn of waiting…). I’m really looking forward to move in the south. I think I’ve seen everything that I wanted to see here (except Vancouver, it’s a pity, but it’s a long way baby !). I met amazing people, shared a lot with them, discovered wonderful landscapes. But the south is calling me…Toronto first, then Boston,USA ! Many many thanks to Flo, Jo and Olivia for their warmful welcome here in Montréal.
Written by Romain on Monday, 15 of December 2008 at 0:02
Here is the Montmorency waterfalls’s video, the place where I almost lost my hands (That would have be a pity..). It’s short but intense, so have fun while waiting the others from Tadoussac and the ones from the sled dogs (you’ll love it I swear !) which will be online in few coming days ! Tomorrow, I’m leaving Montréal to reach Toronto for some days. Next post from there, and then : USA !
Written by Romain on Sunday, 14 of December 2008 at 23:35
One recommanded me this youth hostel in Tadoussac, but I wasn’t expecting living such a strong experience. I’m writting these lines from a restaurant located just above the famous Saint Laurent. The bus is currently stopped for a 40mn break (I’m coming back to Québec where i have to meet three Canadian people who drive to Montréal, where i will spend two more days before leaving to Toronto and the USA). It’s snowing again and we currently get 20 more centimeters from the past night. And it’s really an experience to travel by bus when the road is “white” here ! You have to trust the driver !
Many thanks to Serge, Guillaume (what a nice poker game !), Linda (I hope Santa Claus will bring you what you want !), Captain Ivan for being such a nice person , Ing (for his wine and his hapiness even at 6 o’ clock in the morning), André for his amazing welcome, Isabelle for her help, Anne-Marie for being such a cool barmaid (enjoy the music !), Coco for the very cool trip in the forest, Yohann for the travel to ‘ferme 5 étoiles” with his magic van (one day, I’ll go fishing with you) , DG, Michel, Janis and Marie Claire for the amazing time we spent with you and your dogs (I will never forget it), Tommy and of course Céline. And also the ones I forgot..
Ing, Céline, Myself, Ivan and André
Thanks to all of you who helped me to enjoy Tadoussac as a wonderful experience. The Tadoussac Youth Hostel is part of these places that you don’t want to leave once you lived there (I was really disapointed to leave and I would have really spend few months there). It’s also a wonderful opportunity to take a break in your life and to enjoy the life through their community. I will be back, that’s for sure. I will never forget these 4 days that I spent with you, the smell of trees in the forest, the cold wait to see whales, the taste of your maple pancakes during the breakfast, these long trips on the beach, these crazy poker games, these amazing talks with you, all these things that help to build a MAN.I left Tadoussac with the feeling to have spiritualy grown.
Tadoussac is this kind of place that will help you to forget your daily life. When we left with Céline, André (The Boss) told us “If ever you have hard times in your life, come back to us, you will be always welcome here”. André, when you will read this post, be sure that we are thanking you for everything, for your words full of sagesse, your smile, your warm welcome. Tadoussac, it was like a second house for me, I was feeling good at your place. God bless this place, god bless you all.
If ever you want to visit this beutiful place and to meet its inhabitants, you can’t miss this “Auberge de Jeunesse” located at the village’s entrance (and if ever you have a beer at their bar, you will see that I left a souvenir there…). You can go there by bus, and you can also buy return tickets in the “Auberge” (around a hundred canadian dollars for a one day ticket Tadoussac-Montréal). And please tell them “Hi” for me (and don’t forget to ask “La Fin du Monde” to Anne-Marie at the bar). Pictures are here.
While searching “Tadoussac” on YouTube, I found this video shot during the summer there. There is much more people and it gives you an idea of the spirit there.
I would also take time to thank all the people who sent me emails recently. I’ve received so many nice and touching words. One again, thank you for everything and if you want to meet me, feel free to fill up this form !
Written by Romain on Saturday, 13 of December 2008 at 3:10
Here is finally a new video from my trip in Québec. I’m a bit late in my work right now since I was a bit “offline” these past days in Tadoussac. But I swear new videos are coming very soon (Montmonrency waterfalls and Tadoussac). For the moment, enjoy this one from Québec under the snow ! Have fun !
Written by Romain on Monday, 8 of December 2008 at 8:20
Frontenac’s castle
There am I in Québec. This city has a real spirit, an atmosphere that you feel very comfortable with. As usual, I spent these two days walking in these very quiet and charmful streets. I took some pictures in front of the Chateau de Frontenac, I’ve walked along the “promenade des Gouverneurs”, and I’ve also enjoy a lot the famous rue Saint-Jean which is part of the Old Québec. I’ve tried to eat some maple on the snow (you’ll see it soon in video), met a lot of very cool people (Denis, Stéphane, Marie, Joëlle, Noémie, Valérie, Mathieu, Caroline and also Léa, i’m sure you’ll enjoy the music !). If you’re in Québec, I’m really recommanding the Youth Hostel “Auberge de la paix“, located Rue des Couillards, in the Old area of Québec. For 20 canadian $ a night, you get a warm welcome, breakfast, Wireless internet access, a shared kitchen (and they even play nice reggae music inside). I was lucky to get some snow and I really appreciated it. A new video is coming soon (with some guest inside such as Santa Claus !). Tomorrow morning, I’m leaving Québec to the Montmorency waterfalls, which are higher than the Niagara ones, and that are located at 45 minutes from Québec by bus. Then, I’ll go to Tadoussac, a few hours in the north from Québec, hopefully to see some whales (they’re normally gone) and to discover national protected areas.
Plains of Abraham, the place where France lost Canada against English soldiers in 1759
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