We made our first family trip to
Virginia Beach in July. After enduring some of the worst I-95 traffic we've ever encountered (it took us six hours to drive to the hotel), it was nice to relax for a few days by the beach. We had mixed feelings about Virginia Beach itself: the boardwalk and pier were nice, but the Atlantic Coast just isn't the same as Gulf Shores. Still, the kids had a great time playing in the sand and splashing in the (chilly) ocean water. Below are some photos from our weekend.
Some highlights from our summer vacation to Montreal and Quebec City. We spent four days in Montreal in an 18th-century townhome--La Maison Dumas--near the Old Port. While in Montreal, we went to Mass (en francais) at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, explored the Biodome and Science Center, and amused ourselves at La Ronde theme park. Next, we drove along the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City and stayed at the Hotel Frontenac overlooking the historic Lower Town. We loved the Old World, European feel of Quebec: the cobblestone squares, the street performers and the funicular to our hotel. Vivian was convinced she was staying in a castle. We concluded our visit with a stop at Montmorency Falls outside of Quebec City. After a week in French-Canada, we were a little sad to return to our very American Holiday Inn in Burlington, Vermont. Nous avons eu de bonnes vacances!
