Well, todays adventure took us to Laval Quebec. The “us” today was Momma Duck and her daughter Rebecca. (The and Steve is still in Newfoundland).
We headed towards Montreal – but landed in Laval (Lesson #1– Laval and Montreal are not the same). Laval is a lovely spot and we found this nice park that we wanted to walk through.
So, the quest was to find a parking spot. Eureka, we found one! The sign says “No Parking from 9-2 hours” but lots of other cars parked here. Ok – Great, let’s park and we pulled in at 14:10. Now the park was an interesting walk, there were some sights that never should be repeated or re-seen! But it was still a nice day. People watching at its best. When we returned to the car, we noticed a few things. #1 – we were the only Ontario plated car, and #2 – we were the only car with a ticket! $75. The ticket was issued at 14:12. Apparently the sign said “No Parking 9-21 hours” – we did not see that little 1 after the 2. Oh boy, what a costly mistake. (Lesson #2 Learn to read the sign!)
OK, how to cheer oneself up? First off, let’s find a lovely spot on the river to eat. Now you know Jo – let’s find a microbrewery…. There is one in Deux Montagnes – umm- say’s it closes at 12pm – that doesn’t make sense. It is Saturday, after all!
So, off we go. Noire et Blanche Microbrasserie – Located in St-Eustache, Quebec. We found the town; another beautiful little spot. We found a clearly marked “Free” parking spot too! We walked up to the Microbrewery and it did look closed from the outside. It also did not look like the nicest place from the front. We thought, maybe a good thing if it was closed. Tried the door and indeed it was opened! (Lesson #3 – don’t believe all that you read on the internet!).
So now it was a decision time should we stay or should we go… Darn, the hostess is here. Ok, we will stay. Now she asks inside or out. We were nervous that there was no one out front but we followed her. Out back, … it opens up to the most beautiful patio on the river! Time to order!! White beer, Sangria, of course a flight of beer! (Litchi-Tchin(7), 93E-Resolution(8), St-Moustache(15), Pomme Porom Pom Pom(11)). Lobster rolls, Duck legs, Calamari, and a veggie bowl. Simply Amazing! We followed that with decadent desserts. Creme Brule, Pineapple Brule, and a Chocolate Brownie. Need I say more! (Lesson #4 Never judge a book by its cover). I would highly recommend this spot 6 stars out of 5!! I Just have to get the “and Steve” here to Check it out!!!
Ok, homeward bound – Rhonda (Daphne’s GPS) Take us Home! Oops, where are we? …OKA! There is no road here Rhonda… Ferry Time! It was so much fun being on the water. Stunning pictures…oops …darn, ran out of battery…. (Lesson #5 make sure your phone is charged). Thank goodness for friends with phones!!!