Screaming Metal at Cabinet Mysteriis
We again returned to Cabinet Mysteriis to do a third room. Tonight we were doing Screaming Metal. There are a lot of escape rooms that are intentionally scary and that isn’t our thing. This room does have “fright” components but we felt we were up to it. The story is set in a post apocalyptic world and you are taken hostage by a group that is going to kill you. You have an hour to escape.
This room also had actors with the “screaming” part courtesy of the first actor who is threatening and carrying a baseball bat. The other actor is trying to help you.
We did escape! It was a complicated room but we worked through all the various steps and ultimately made it out. I really liked how authentic the ending was and how immersive the story got. Well done.
Poutine achievement unlocked! 🇨🇦😊
QMSB Trip - Day 3
- Relaxed morning. Tyler and Mazie sleep in. Tammy on a run. Jamie having fun with some projects.
- 10:30 AM Breakfast at La Buche.
- Walk around the Old City and explore.
- Walk the promenade by the Fairmont past the Tobaggan Slides.
- Descend stairs to Côte de la Montagne.
- Explore Parc Montmorency.
- Descend stairs to Rue Sous-le-Fort.
- Explore shops in lower area.
- Made our way to Beauchamp Art Gallery and found a piece of art we all liked.
- Returned back to Airbnb.
- Jamie goes to Strøm Nordic Spa for an afternoon of relaxing and a massage. On the way there descend the Cap-Blanc Staircase, all 398 steps of it.
- Tammy, Mazie, and Tyler went out of town and did an afternoon with horses.
- All meet at Nina Pizza Napolitaine for dinner.
- Take Lyft to Cabinet Mysteriis to do two escape rooms: Dreamwalkers and 2002: A Bovine Odyssey.
- Take Lyft back to Airbnb.
Go to day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or see index.
2002: A Bovine Odyssey at Cabinet Mysteriis
This was part two of our double header. After doing Dreamwalkers we went back to the lobby and got set for room two of the night. In 2002: A Bovine Odyssey we were aided by the onboard AI in the spaceship that we were on. The room made us laugh a lot and had challenging puzzles. We definitely needed the AI (game master) to help us. We found ourselves stumped a number of times.
Cabinet Mysteriis again showed their incredible focus on have an immersive experience. At one point one of the puzzles in our room wasn’t operating right. This happens rarely but isn’t the first time we’ve seen it. However, instead of just walking in the room we have a space pizza delivery man show up and deliver us some pizza and tend to the malfunctioning puzzle. Brilliantly done.
Great time for all!
The Dreamwalkers at Cabinet Mysteriis
Tonight we visited Cabinet Mysteriis in Quebec for a double hitter of escape rooms. The first room was Dreamwalkers. New to us was that Cabinet Mysteriis focuses on an immersive experience. There is not screen in the room and no timer is visible. We had 75 minutes to complete the room but the precise time was unknown. They also asked us to remove watches so we couldn’t track time ourselves.
Additionally the story is set during dreams so we also wore slippers when doing the room. We all took our shoes off and got our choice of various home knit slippers.
With no screen to communicate with us the game master was a character in the room. The friendly and helpful Mr Fox appeared inside an old fashioned TV cabinet to aid us as we worked the various puzzles
The room was complicated and alas we did not solve it but we had a great time and if we would have had another ten minutes maybe we could have got there.
QMSB Trip - Day 2
- Our 23rd Wedding Anniversary! 💍
- Checkout of Hotel Vermont.
- Walk in rain to breakfast at August First ☔️
- Our plan to rent bikes and ride the Island Line Trail including the Bike Ferry was stopped due to rain. 🌧️ We went to the place and tried riding but the rain was too much and not letting down. Rescheduled for Aug 4. Must ride Island Line! 😬
- Four hour drive to Quebec from Burlington.
- 11:35 AM: Cross into Canada at Highgate Springs—St. Armand/Philipsburg Border Crossing.
- Park car. 🅿️
- Explore Old City
- Cow’s Ice Cream
- Chocolate Flavoris dipped cones.
- 4:00 PM: Check into Airbnb in Quebec. Lovely place!
- Relax, get situated in Airbnb. Mazie, Tyler, and Tammy explore on foot a bit.
- Tammy and I have a wonderful anniversary dinner at Le Clan. Four course tasting menu with many surprises added.
- Kids have dinner at Le Chic Shack on their own and even make a POAP to commemorate it (which makes this geeky Dad super proud).
- Mazie explores Quebec a bit while Tyler does some Geometry.
- Everyone reconvenes at Airbnb to wrap the night.
Go to day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or see index.
Celebrating our TWENTY THIRD anniversary with the most delicious ice cream from Chocolate Favoris dipped in Hazelnut Praline. 🍦💍
Quebec Old City.
Much too sunny but we got to Quebec City and made our way into the Old City where we are staying.
Our plan was to rent bikes from Local Motion and then ride the amazing Island Line Trail including the Bike Ferry but the rain was too much. We rented everything and started to ride and it was just a lot of wet. We will try again on August 4th!
Waiting for the train in the rain. ☔️
Why QMSB?
What does QMSB Trip mean? Our summer vacation is a little different this year. It is a bit like four separate segments put together. The segments…
- Quebec: We are going to explore Quebec and take in a number of fun things.
- Montreal: We will meet up with Tammy’s side of the family and have our very first Olson Family Vacation far away!
- Stowe: Olson Family Vacation travels from Montreal to Stowe, VT to trade a city experience for the idyllic country.
- Bismarck: Back on our own and after flying back to Minnesota — we’ll be heading to North Dakota for my cousins wedding!
So QMSB! We have a lot of add-ons and experiences along the way! If I included every place that we spend the night it would be:
Burlington — Quebec — Montreal — Stowe — Fergus Falls — Fargo — Bismarck
But BQMSFFFB is a bit much. 😁
QMSB Trip - Day 1
- Up early for final trip prep.
- Ride to the airport with Burhan at 7:05 am.
- Check in for flight. Baggage weights: Tammy 45 lbs, Jamie 38 lbs, Mazie 34 lbs, and Tyler 30 lbs.
- Delta offering $1,200 a person to take a different flight. 😬 Boarding stopped due to oversold flight.
- Flight delayed and delayed waiting for three people willing to give up their seat.
- Finally got three volunteers. Went up to $1,400 and took an hour. We considered it but passed.
- Depart DL 4901. 🛫
- Arrive Burlington, VT.
- Tyler gets a crêpe from Skinny Pancake.
- Pickup Ford Escape from Enterprise.
- Check in at Hotel Vermont.
- Late lunch at Rogue Rabbit.
- Changed afternoon plans to do bike ride tomorrow morning and take in Block Party on Church Street celebrating Outdoor Gear Exchanges 30th anniversary. OGE is very much like Midwest Mountaineering was in Minneapolis.
- Explore Church Street Marketplace: Phoenix Books, BCA Center, FP Movement, Garcias Tobacco Shop, Harbour Thread, Helly Hansen, Lake Champlain Chocolate, Vermont Eclectic Company, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Crow Books.
- Dinner at Veritá Pizzeria.
- Walk along Lake Champlain at sunset.
- Return to Hotel Vermont.
Go to day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or see index.
Sunset on Lake Champlain from the Burlington lakefront.
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The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House at the top of Church Street in Burlington.
These installations by Jacob Hashimoto at Burlington City Arts were so unique and interesting. The depth of the art pulled you in. Very unique and interesting!
Hello from Church Street Marketplace on the 30th Anniversary Block Party in Burlington, VT.
Departing soon to start our QMSB (Quebec, Montreal, Stowe, Bismarck) summer trip! 🛫
First time trying this Dashfire Old Fashioned. I was a tad dismissive of an Old Fashioned in a can. But it is delicious. Nicely done! 🥃
