QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - Day 2
Weather: Overcast and cool in the morning. Hot in the afternoon.
Woke up this morning feeling awful - I certainly have a cold. Luckily for us, it's a free day today.
After breakfast, we had a small tour around the city with our local tour guide. He took us all around the old town but also to the newer part of town and to see how the locals live in the modern world.
Then, we were all free to do as we wished. I returned to the hotel to change clothes as it had gotten warmer during the 2 and a half hours we were out. My plan was to change and leave again to take photographs. That was my plan.
What actually happened was that I felt pretty awful so I decided to take a very small nap. It turned out to be a 2 and a half hour nap and, when I woke up, I felt worse. I went out anyway as it was my last chance to see and take photos of this great city. It was pretty tough going but I took some tablets and was on my way.
During my travels, I bumped into Lee and Renzo. They had seen me pass by as they sat inside one of the restaurants having lunch. They didn't call out to me as they thought I wanted some time to do my own thing. They were right in part - I wanted to stay away from them because I didn't want to infect them with my cold!
I was looking for a place to eat lunch but most of the places looked closed as it was already 3pm. Renzo advised that there was a place near our hotel to eat a cheap meal. I wasn't feeling too well so I didn't want a big meal.
I ended up at a small take away pasta place - where I was the only one inside. It was pretty good pasta - simple but nice ... and cheap too. Renzo and Lee waited for me outside the supermarket next door then we all went back to the hotel and our own ways.
I was planning to go out again to take photos of the city at night, but that didn't eventuate - I was way too sick. I ended up taking my cold and flu medication, typing this blog an going to bed - early.
Tomorrow, Boston.
