A bit late into Montreal but were able to catch an excellent meal right next to the hotel at La Medusa. We seem to gravitate toward Italian food for some reason and not yet disappointed.
Did not see enough of Montreal but did make time for a quick walk through Old Montreal and tour of Basilique Notre-Dame. It seats 3000 and is more impressive than I could capture in a photo. Would love to have been able to stay an extra day for an organ concert but had to put some miles behind us.
From Montreal we followed the St. Lawrence River and spent the night in Riviere-du-loup where we watched the Cubs lose in French.
Wednesday in Shippagan, New Brunswick, to learn more about where the Mallet ancestors lived when they arrived from Normandy, France. We met Lucie Mallet for breakfast. She is from the historical society and an endless source of knowledge about the area and all things Mallet, Mallais, and Malley. She introduced us to almost everyone who came into the cafe and they were all Mallets! We followed her to the Historical Society office at the university where the ancestoral research happens of the local Acadian families. From there we visited the future site of the Mallet monument that will be erected in 2017. The foundation is poured and Maple tree planted. Excellent location with the Chaleur Bay for a backdrop.
Lucie Mallet, dad, & Kit
Currently raising funds for the monument. More info? Go to the facebook page or www.fafa-acadie.org Cut & paste into google translator.
Time for the evening meal. Already?
That is so cool! I bet all that family history was so interesting. Try to remember some to tell me 😀
ReplyDeletethat does sound cool, I didn't know there are so many mallets!
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