Driftwood, tall ships, blue skies

Yesterday we had to pedal a bit more on a 62 mile ride from Matane to Ste. Anne des Monts, as the favorable winds weren't quite enough to blow us up a few bigger hills.  Good training for what is to come.  Today we are enjoying a rest day, exploring the small town, doing laundry, and watching tall ships sailing down the river to the ocean.  We just saw three under sail, too far out for photos, but great to view with binoculars.

Driftwood sculpture, offering a variety of subject matter, is a popular local art form.

We needed the hills to earn our crepes and bowls of cafe au lait.

Susan nearing the top of a good climb.

Sunset view outside our auberge.

We asked this couple for a suggestion of a place to eat, and they drove us to their favorite delicatessen.

Here's a few of the smoked fish offerings.  I am now an aficionado of cold smoked salmon.

And another mammoth church, this time a back view.

I met this fellow at the local aquarium.