The Adventurous Spinster

Mmmmm...The weather’s beautiful here in North Alabama. Why not spend some time sampling some of the delicious dishes along the Barbecue Trail? #visitnorthal #visitalabama #bbqtrail

Seriously, is this too much to ask for? (at Kansas, Alabama)

#imlikethat #coffeesnobbery #❤️goodcoffee (at New York, New York)

What a great lesson #mondayquotes #motivateme #beginnings #adventurousspinster (at Le Monastère des Augustines)

BRB...exploring #quebecregion on my bicycle #wits18 #travelschwinn (at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac)

I’m going to take a break from sitting and taking notes @WITS18 to discover Québec City on a #schwinn bike. Great way to discover the city and stretch my legs. #travelschwinn #bikequebec #quebecregion (at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac)

Two days of history, art and architecture, food, and farm to table tours had me dragging. Then I wake up to a fabulous breakfast buffet by the Fairmont. Let’s get down to business and kick off #WITS18. #womenintravel #quebecregion #warmwelcome (at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac)

I couldn’t make a decision on which pastry I wanted, so I bought them both😵. It’s okay, though. I walked off all the calories today. BTW, the real story in this pic is the couple sitting by the window. They come here every day, sip their cafe, read their newspaper and hold forth important discussions. #myoldagegoals #pastryheaven #boulangerie (at Café Boulangerie Paillard)

Oh yeah, y’all! When I get back from Quebec City, strawberries will be ripe! Looks like I’ve got to get some more walking in, ‘cause I’ll be baking shortcakes and whipping heavy cream. #springinthesouth #strawberrytime #goodforhealth (at Quebec Vieux-Quebec)

Hold the phone, Memphis! I’ve found Elvis @fairmontfrontenac. ❤️ all the cool art in this shop. #quebecart #castlefitfortheking #chateaudefrontenac (at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac)

Ready to kick start this day. Watch out Québec City. I’m coming for you! #wits18 #wanderful #coffeetime☕ (at Quebec Vieux-Quebec)

Oh how I wish every day could begin like this one. First, a delicious breakfast in this cozy nook, where silence is observed and visitors are encouraged to “unplug” from their electronics. Then there was a tour of both the old (ca. 1639) and updated sections of the Monastery. Down in the vault, within the stone walls, I relaxed with a gentle yoga stretch, followed by learning a new breathing experience, cardiac coherence 365. #organicbreakfast #holisticliving #cleanlife #healthjourney2018 (at Le Monastère des Augustines)

A vegan breakfast, eaten in silence, followed by some quiet meditation time with the sunshine streaming in through the windows of Le Monastère des Augustines. It’s the most sacred way to begin one’s day. #lifeissacred #peacebewithyou #stillnessspeaks (at Le Monastère des Augustines)

I left my home at 3:30 a.m. for my trip to Quebec City. I’m not lying when I say it was kind of a tough trek. Two layovers and 14 hours later, I arrived at the front door of a place I can only describe as a haven of solace, Le Monastère des Augustines. I entered my tranquil room to find this sweet note of greetings and a packet of calming herbal tea. I needed a space of tranquility amid the chaos of my life and I have it. #respite #solace #spiritualrenewal (at Le Monastère des Augustines)

How are you spending your Saturday morning? I’m taking a photography class with John Dersham @little_river_canyon_np. #littlerivercanyon #visitalabama #visitnorthal #al200official (at Little River Falls)

I’m enchanted by the tiny town of Mooresville, AL. This adorable shop, Lyla’s Little House , captures my full attention since it features two of my loves: antiques and tea time. The tiny house has a darling soda fountain in the front room, a tea parlor upstairs and a fully modernized kitchen out back. Put this charming town on your radar soon. #tinytowncharm #tidytown #mooresvillealabama

Shoutout to Highway Kebobery@food truck of Huntsville, AL, for the great food while visiting Mooresville,AL, today (and for having a great name😉). #bestkebabintown #foodtrucklove #visitnorthal (at Mooresville, Alabama)