Dear Reader Today was the Big Event of tour. St Paul’s Cathedral, London. If you are observant, you will notice my absence from the photo above, along with several of my colleagues. Sadly, this happened. After nearly four years and six vaccinations I finally succumbed to the dreaded Covid. At the worst possible time. My multiple vax status has meant I only feel a bit rotten, like a cold, but I do feel sad to have missed the day. And to miss Windsor tomorrow. I was grateful for the considered medical advice provided by Dr Ritesh, father of one of the trebles, who also updated my supply of paracetamol and ibuprofen. So I am relying on others for the report about this special day. The good bits started with four of the young Lay Clerks heading to St Paul’s for singing lessons with my friend Patrick Craig, who is an Alto Lay Vicar at St Paul. In have yet to hear from Nicholas, Marco, Charlie or James, but Patrick was very complimentary about their singing. This is what he said: Such a
Val and I remember going up outside the tower of Salisbury Cathedral YEARS ago when it was being renovated. It was amazing to0 get near the top in a workers' crane-lifted basket and seeing the huge tree trunk inside the tower. What a gorgeous cathedral and what a gorgeous place to sing the Watchnight Service. Your photos are terrific - lovely facial study of Leonie, and another of Keith looking quite Keithish. The photo of your good self in the Cloisters brings back memories of wandering in and around the Cathedral.
ReplyDeleteChristine, many thanks for your wonderful photos - they make us feel as if we are participating in the experience!
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