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Even More Experiences of a Grade 8 Chaperone- Quebec City

Day 3 6:45am- I wake to an overcast, rainy day. 7:45am- Everyone behaves in a civilized manner at breakfast. 8:45am- We board the bus and visit Chez Marie for some fresh baked bread and delicious maple butter. 9:45am- We arrive at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre. We are instructed to be very quiet when in the Basilica because mass is going on in the sanctuary. You can tell the adults are a little …

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Adventures of a Grade 8 Chaperon-Quebec City

Day 2 6:00am- Alarm rings. I slept through the night but there had been one disturbance at about 1:15am. A group of boys had been making crank calls to the front desk. 7:00am- My son refuses to make eye contact at breakfast. That’s ok, he’s acting like a typical 14 year old. The hot and cold buffet is quite good. There’s a choice of many items including crepes, yogurt, …

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Experiences of a Grade 8 Chaperone-Quebec City

As mentioned in the last post, my summer holiday budget was eaten up by the purchase of a new roof. Desperate for a holiday, I’ve offered my services as a chaperone for my son’s grade 8 school trip to Quebec City. DAY 1 6:35am- My son gives last minute instructions on appropriate parental chaperoning behaviour: Don’t talk to him unless it’s to offer the use of my Visa card, …

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Banff for Free

One of the things I love about Banff, Alberta is that many of the best things to do are free. Go For a Walk or Hike: There are so many trails to choose from all with fabulous scenery. I especially enjoy the trails along the river, on Tunnel Mountain (perfect for viewing the hoodoos) and around the Cave and Basin. Check out the Banff Springs Hotel: It costs nothing …

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