Little Lolly's Small Adventures: Montreal & Québec, Canada.

Luggage traffic jam below the decks.

Yesterday in Montreal it was a turn-around port day for the Maasdam. So it was a busy day for staff having to see to disembarking guests, new guests coming on board, and the usual stocking up of provisions and getting the ship ready for the next cruise which is down to Boston, being a 7 day cruise.

Guests' luggage being dealt with - below decks.

The Maasdam is back in Québec City again after sailing up to Montreal and back again.

Montreal

Ongoing ship maintenance

Today I made arrangements to meet up with a friend. I had met Stacy last year when she had taken a group of guests on a walking tour, and I had gone with the group. We have remained in touch ever since so it was nice to meet up again under informal circumstances. With Paul's permission Stacy came on board the ship for lunch and I took her around the ship afterwards, giving her a chance to have a look around and get a feel of what it could be like to be a passenger. I also took her into some areas that passengers don't get to see - the laundry department, tailor's shop and more. It was nice to have a catch up session and see her again. Unfortunately I don't particularly like goodbyes but with about 10 minutes to go before the 'all aboard' time - well in this case 'all guests depart' time, we went down to the pier where we parted company. I know that the Maasdam won't be back in Québec City next year but hope I will bump into Stacy at some stage whether it be in Québec or somewhere else. Keeping in touch with friends, though, is important too!

The Maasdam's route to Charlottetown.

The Maasdam is now on her way to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and Paul will have to be up late to let the pilot off the ship. Tomorrow will be a cruising day - along the Gulf of St. Lawrence. I would like to say 'scenic cruising' but if fog sets in - it won't! At least guests can put their feet up and relax for the day, making most of what the ship has to offer in the way of entertainment, food, spa, gym, etc.

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Montreal