Visit Longueuil old cousin in the company of Jean-Luc Gagne (which can be seen leaning on the tree) yesterday. Last summer Jean-Luc went joyriding in the area of Lake Huron, site of the historic mission of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. He walked the footsteps of the first Europeans to have explored this region of the continent.
It's a bit that way as we surveyed the scene yesterday. Remains of old fort, old stream, old stone houses in the fields, meeting with Mr. Chambaron, president of the Historical Society of Longueuil, etc.. What adventure!
We surveyed the surroundings and the presence of the hidden river. I could not help but be seduced by trees. The first that caught my attention was this white ash in the trunk of a good size before the historic home of Louis Edward Morin, then mayor, built in 1874.
Now knowing this we have a good idea of the age of the tree that was probably planted soon after the construction of the residence. He may be over 130 years?
Large lakes in Longueuil there is this old historical continuity provided by the River. Old trees are over to them a rich look to the past of a place.
Next summer, Jean-Luc has come down along the Mississippi still on the trail of the pioneers. Our visit yesterday is part of this exploration of our roots where we leave talking stones, trees, old houses, ... Valley St Lawrence, the major premise to travel within the continent!
130 years ago when our white ash just beginning to advance towards the sky industrialization was in full swing and the confederation was still young. A cross between Montreal and Longueuil. The river was there that was offered to all and then put it aside. Our Ash has seen it all, he has grown ... maybe to continue to admire!
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