Oct 26 Saguenay Quebec

 After a day at sea we pull into Saguenay at the head of a long fjord. Unfortunately, the ship docks about 10 miles from the town itself at a little place called (I think) La Baie. The "big" ship Allura probably can't go further up the fjord. 

First, news on the gustatory front. Instead of the usual offerings from the buffet we had pizza for dinner. After a cheese, onion and ham pizza we tried a dessert pizza, essentially dough with Nutella. It was surprisingly good. There was way too much, but an interesting food choice. I should note that Allura also has a creperie and offers a Nutella crepe. I can confirm that that's a good choice.

I want my money back for this cruise. Halfway up the fjord (a grey, cloudy day today) there is a statue of Notre Dame (Statue de Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay). I ventured out into the cold to take a picture and this is what I got. The statue is currently wrapped up for some sort of restoration/repair. The highlight of the trip unavailable. I want my money back.

Everybody at the terminal at Saguenay was friendly and cheerful. We must have just missed the lumberjack demo.

Saguenay seems like the real rural Canada, with a float plane delivering passengers.

Obligatory sign with big letters and a heart

We did visit the true Canada at this stop -- Tim Horton's. It was Sunday, there was a long line, but the donuts were very good.

Canadians seem very Halloween happy.