Quebec City mornings

I love the early mornings here in the city, and when I manage to get outside for a walk I love them even more. I don't ever get tired of seeing all the landmarks in different weather and different light. Someone said to me the other day (when we were in Montreal), "I think Quebec City is the most beautiful city in North America." I think so too! Every one of these little vignettes could be its own postcard, especially when no people are out and the light is just right (and with Fall in full swing!), but taken together in real life they are breathtaking. I feel so lucky to live here and get to know these places for myself!

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Festival de Magie, Conference, Cruise Ships, and other things

In September, the "Festival de Magie de Québec" came to Quebec City. For several days, there were free magic shows all afternoon in Place d'Youville up the street, and there were magic classes and bigger magic shows in the evening in a couple different venues. It was also our neighborhood's annual street fair, so there was lots to go see and do! Rue Saint-Jean was closed to cars, and the stores moved their merchandise outside onto tables or under tents. Very festive. As we walked along the street, we also saw lots of little crowds gathering around various wandering magicians (from the festival, no doubt) out demonstrating their tricks. I told Malachi he should come out and do card tricks (you wouldn't believe the amazing things he can do, I am in awe) but I don't think he ever did.

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