Due to our ongoing love affair with nature, it has been decided that it’s time to act and take a hike! While our long-term dream is to do treks like the Pacific Crest Scenic Trail or the ever-so-famous Inca Trail, we are probably going to start by taking baby steps (pardon the pun). Once we see that we are capable of living with only a limited number of underwear (i.e. I have to stop changing undies 3 times a day), once we have hardened our feet with hours of walking, once we have learnt to endure cold weather with minimal whining, and once we are beginning to feel a little more nomadic, then we will venture off into the wild.
As for now, we will simply step out into our own backyard…Quebec. So beginning this Thursday, October 9, we will be taking a two-hour drive and head towards the beautiful Parc Sutton. This hike is a 77km network of trails, including cliffs, lakes and greenery! This is a good beginner’s trail and we are looking forward to the refreshing mid-week break!
Once we become a little more advanced, we will look into some other wonderful trails in Quebec, including the Gatineau Park and the Parc de la Gaspesie. Both seem like spectacular scenic trails, and so close to home! Finally, we will fulfill one of our dreams, a one-week trip to Anticosti, a beautiful 8,000 square foot island (bigger than PEI) situated in the mouth of the St-Lawrence river with only 260-some inhabitants!!

So away we go! I am so freaking excited to be achieving another one of our mini life’s purpose!!!