Saguenay Summer Splendor 

What memorable cruise excursions have you taken in your travels? 

“The fiord had a way of becoming part of the soul of those who lived in those parts and of the travelers who came to witness its everlasting beauty.” (Angela Abraham)

One of the more memorable destinations of our recent Canadian cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Quebec City took place as we slowly sailed along the St.Lawrence River into the narrowing straits of the Saguenay fiords. A followup daytime stopover in the quaintly appealing village of this name enabled us to stretch our legs on our own a bit in town away from the congested cruise crowd. If you decide to visit Saguenay in your travels, keep in mind it’s only a short drive of about two hours north from Quebec City. Enjoy my original  poem inspired by this visit as well as some photos I took that day. 

Saguenay Summer Splendor 

In Canada’s land of vast beauty I stand

That pleases my eye with little demand 

Here lies fiords with blue waters deep

A natural wonder its echo I keep

Carved artistry of glaciers eons ago

When long winters told tales of shrowded snow 

Yet summer today casts a different sheen

Of verdant green that longs to be seen

Those Canadian cliffs who speak pure and wild 

A worthwhile excursion fresh memories beguiled