Day 10 (August 31, 2009) – Off to the Wilds of the Gaspe

Today we sadly left Quebec City to begin our trip around the Gaspe Peninsula. Today’s journey was short in distance (120 miles), but long in sights. We took the Navigators Route, Route 132, forgoing the Autoroute 20. The scenery and weather were beautiful. The countryside of Quebec along the St. Lawrence is dotted with picturesque family farms reminiscent of the Amish country near Lancaster PA. It’s like going back into the 1950’s in the mid-west Harvey says. Crops include wheat, barley, oats, corn, potatoes, strawberries, blueberries, beans, and beets that we have seen. Farms, small towns, the river to the right, and a line of hills to the left some miles away, made the ride enjoyable. Every part of Quebec province we have seen, including the cities, are impeccably clean and well maintained. Everyone obviously takes pride and care of their properties, even in the poorest areas. Flowers are ubiquitous in every town and city.