Terri and Peter's RV Adventures

We left camp with the highest of intentions and they lasted about two hours. W took the ferry to the Old City and Peter peeled off to go to the Musee de Civilisation while the dogs and I wandered around the streets, passing art galleries, barber shops, cafes and restaurants. A number of the galleries left out dog water bowls. Given the heat and humidity even at late morning, the dogs (and I) were most appreciative.

I settled on an outdoor cafe by a water feature that I knew Lily would like. The server was so pleasant and of course gave them water before me. I ordered the lunch special which included a potato salad unlike any I’d had and a risotto with vegetables. It felt so decadent just sitting outside, watching people, have them watch mostly the dogs, and letting the time pass peacefully.

Peter had his fill of the museum after an hour and a half and joined us for a drink (ginger ale) and with the heat and humidity mounting by the moment, we decided to bag the other half of the day’s plan of a walking tour and head back to camp. I took off for the grocery store, and thanks to my Newfoundland camp friend, Larraine’s suggestion, I went to Avril Grocery Store and found the best selection of organic produce that I’ve seen really since we left home. Thank you Larraine!

Returning to camp, we faced a new challenge. We hadn’t tried out our AC so with some trepidation we turned it on. I knew we could only use one of our air conditioners if we had a 30 amp hook up but didn’t know how to isolate the use of just one. Sure enough, we blew a circuit. No power. This happened over and over like a bad movie for the next half hour. Drenched in sweat, we decided to hook up the trailer, go to the KOA office and at least fill our one empty propane tank.

After talking to the office, it seems that the campground was having issues supporting all of their guests’ energy needs and their power was on and off. In any case, it reinforced our conviction to learn more about the AC when we have a chance and until then, to try and sign up for 50 amp spots as we enter the heat of the summer.

Returning to camp, we grilled salmon, ate outside and sweated. The dogs wilted too but just went with the flow. In the meantime, we’re all hitched up and ready for an early start of a longish drive to a dairy farm in Ontario. We will do the unthinkable for many people: drive past Montreal and Ottawa without nary a stop. This is not the trip for city visits. Maybe some other time or maybe we’ll fly back here. But with a trailer and dogs, it’s just not easy navigating cities.

Right now, we’re in the middle of severe thunderstorms. No more power, so I doubt I’ll be able to publish this until tomorrow. Poor Lily. This is her first storm like this and she’s freaked out. Overall, we loved our time in Quebec City. I’m also looking forward to this next segment of heading west. Thank you for following along.