The Gorge of Coaticook

Our last field trip together as a group was a little over a week ago. As a group, we traveled to Coaticook to enjoy the natural beauty of the park. We took a long hike around the gorge and even crossed a suspension bridge! After enjoying a "pique nique" lunch we went to visit the "laiterie" were they make homemade ice cream. Coaticook ice cream is famous in Canada.

View of the suspension bridge from the hike

Suspension bridge

View looking down into the gorge

Gorge from the hilltop

The cave

The water was low

Beautiful view

Self photo during the hike

The water was low today

Ice cream manufacturing

A bite of heaven: maple ice cream with
maple taffy and maple bites!

BBQ with the hockey ministry

Friday was the annual BBQ with the hockey ministry where they close the end of the school year with a final gathering. It was so much fun to see everyone and have the opportunity to say good-bye with style. There were many games to play. Afterwards, we all enjoyed a dinner of hot dogs, chips, and juice. For a special treat, there was chocolate and vanilla cake. That evening, a Christian magician came in to show the children some fun magic tricks with a Christian theme. We didn't stick around that late since it was Adah's bedtime, but we heard how inspiring he was! 

We have been blessed to be a part of this unique ministry and hope it continues to expand each year. There are so many children touched by this program. I ask everyone to please pray for those involved with the program and pray that they will continue to find people to assist with the program each year.

Here are a few photos from the BBQ that you might enjoy. Please note how many children there are!:

Basketball

Face painting

Face painting

Candy given by roller skating clown

Kevin the clown, who decided to dress the part

Games

Parachute 

Putt-putt

Water balloon toss

Bowling

Le Village Québécois D'Antan

We had the privilege of going on another field trip this past week. It was so much fun! We went to visit the Old Québécois Village in Drummondville, QC. It is best described as an 18th-19th century (1810-1930) re-creation of a village. There is a blend of everything from those time periods of buildings, vehicles, and characters walking around to whom you can ask questions. We spent the day walking around, practicing French, and just enjoying the scenery. Here are a few photos from our time:

The village is complete with street names and signs

1917 Model T Ford in working condition, you can pay to take a ride

A gentleman in character demonstrating the
antique tools and their usage

Fromagerie, you can buy poutine cheese here

Taking a break from the carrier to practice walking

Quarantine sign due to cholera...creative!

Band outside of the General Store

Characters playing a game outside the church

Adah watching a fiddler and jig 

You can play croquet with the priest

Another band outside the Boulangerie (bakery)

Beignerie (donut shop)
Yes, we partook of said item on International Donut Day!

Trolley rides

This girl is photogenic! 

Québec City

The other week, we were able to celebrate Victoria Day with an extra day off. Woo-hoo! So, how did we celebrate? We took an overnight trip to Québec City! We had so much fun exploring the old city and peaking at archaeological evidence of the old old (ancient) city. The weather was beautiful, we were with good company (another missionary family with children), and the crowds were not too bad. Here are a few pictures from our exciting trip:

This is how we roll!

View from the top of citadel

View on the boardwalk

View from the boardwalk, down into the old city

One of the many streets in the old city

Playing with cannons

Grumpy Baby

View of the St. Lawrence

Adah was over the photos

Our attempt at a family photo did not work with a baby who wanted to play in the water!

View from the ferry crossing the St. Lawrence

Splash pad at the hotel