The Gaspe Peninsula is a huge tract of land, despite being a relatively small part of overall Quebec. Many of the homes, farms and lighthouses we saw seemed to be totally isolated in the woods. There was also the occasional moose to remind us just how remote we were. Wind farms were more abundant than we were accustomed to seeing. One wind turbine was set on a vertical axis, but was chained to the ground, making it immobile. We were told the design was more efficient than conventional wind turbines, but somehow the designer had made no provision for greasing the moving parts. Therefore, the turbine had been rendered useless after a very short active life.
Gardens with interesting sculptures and beautiful flowers continued to be quite common. A stop for gas had a surprising result, when a smiling attendant not only pumped the fuel, but cleaned the windshield, checked the oil and tire pressure, even offered to sweep the floor mats. What service.
More than a few lighthouses had been taken out of service and converted to private homes and/or businesses. Churches continued to be a predominant feature, most with impressive interiors considering their remoteness. A few covered bridges were scattered about, most well maintained. Monuments to various groups of ancestors were also plentiful.
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