Le Deuxième Journée

Aujourd'hui je me sens bien. Je comprends mieux qu'hier déjà. J'aime la langue de Québec mais il est difficile pour moi d'entendre les differences entre le français de Québec et le français de France. Je remarquais que les quebecois utilisent le mot "stationnement" au lieu de le mot "parking" de les français. Et ils disent "bienvenue" au lieu de "de rien" pour la reponse de "merci". L'accent n'est pas très different; Je ne remarquais pas un accent beaucoup quand les personnes quebecois parlent. Mais si je fais attention, je peux le remarquer un peu. Les Quebecois utilisent plus du nez quand ils parlent, en particulier avec les voyelles. Il ne me dérange pas.

 Today was the first day of our normal schedule. Meaning that I had french class from 9 until noon, then a lunch break, then 2 hours of a french conversation class. After that we went to La Citadelle, the fort of Quebec.

During the conversation hour, we went to the park on the Plains of Abraham. I saw these little guys, groundhogs. The one in the shade appeared to be a baby :) I learned the french word for them  (raton de la terre) which translates to rat of the ground. But they were much cuter than rats!

 I also saw this guy at the park. Its hard to tell but his front half is black and the back half is brown. Il est bizarre! But when he saw us he jumped on the table and laid down. Very odd but cute :)

 And here is his friend. I did not know that black squirrels were in Canada.

 Je me souviens is the motto Quebec. You see it everywhere. I learned today that it does not mean that the Quebecois remember their French heritage; it means that they remember they come from both British and French heritage.

 This is the view of the city from La Citadelle. You can see the Chateaun Frontenac in the middle.

 La Citadelle (the fort)

 Another view of the Citadelle

Beautiful house on the main street













The Citadelle was interesting but I had a very hard time understanding the tour guide as he spoke pretty quickly. After the Citadelle, we went to a Starbucks-like Canadian café, Second Cup. It was nice after a day of learning and walking to relax. Back at the residence we decided upon what excursions we all want to do for the rest of the trip. Its good to be decided! I'm excited to see the Native American village and the waterfalls. And of course the party this week! I want to do everything! I wish I had the time and the money. Looks like I'll have to return someday :) :) I'm missing everyone very much. Especially mon petit famille avec Michael, Jamie et Leela :( I hope you're not enjoying yourselves too much in my absence :) Et bien sur, mon pere and my mom et ma petite soeur. Malheuresment, I'm used to being away from Megaboo for awhile but theres always a bit of missing! I cant believe it has only been a few days. I guess because I have been so busy it feels like longer. I'm having a great time and wish you all could be here with me. I know Crista would like Vieux Quebec because it looks very similar to the French cities. After this, I should be able to take you guys to French cities and be the official translator :) :) I guess I kind of already was.

Once again, missing you guys lots. Michael, donne mon amour et des bisous à ma petite chienne. Je pense d'elle souvent. Elle me manque.