What’s been happening post tour

Dear Reader

You could be forgiven for thinking I had gone AWOL after I left tour rather abruptly. I sort of did.

I went to Henley-on-Thames where I was able to spend a fortnight recuperating in the loving care of my cousin Sarah and her husband Mark. I also got to spend time with my brother Rick, his wife Vicki and girls Jacqui and Tash who were having a short England break after their Sweden adventures.

I spent time reading, walking, watching Netflix and chilling, as well as heading to London to catch up with my friend Patrick Craig, who I missed when I was unable to join the activities in London.

Sarah and I went to London to catch up with Veronica, who we first (and I last) met in 1981 when she and I travelled together.

I then headed off to Dublin, as I have never been to Ireland before. I did more walking, attended Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral and Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, The Book of Kells, The Guinness Storehouse, as well as a day trip to Cashel Rock, Blarney Castle and Cork.

I am currently sitting at Heathrow waiting for my flight home, using the airport wifi. For this reason I will upload the post before adding more photos, as I doubt they will load here. It might have to wait until I get home. The one here is the best meal I ate in Ireland, which was six natural oysters at The Bank on College Green in Dublin.

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The Big One, St Paul’s

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

And now the deadline is hours away...

Dear Reader! What an amazing fortnight we have had! We have rehearsed every Saturday as well as Friday. And sung on Sundays. We travelled to Victor Harbour to sing to a capacity congregation for Lessons and Carols. Yamba had a ball. We have done our Christmas Rounds - Lessons and Carols, Midnight Mass and Christmas Day. Precious Lillian was privileged (and rather nervous) to bring the sweet Baby Jesus into the Cathedral at Midnight Mass. She performed her duties beautifully. Zoom in to the second picture and you can see just how wonderful she was. And now there are bags of robes and music in my front room, ready for the 6:45am departure. Dear Reader, Please remember us in your thoughts and/or your prayers (whatever works for you) as we prepare for this big adventure. Off we go. Christine 💖

Safe and well in England, but…

Dear Reader Humble apologies from Gloucester, but I/we are out of words. It has been more than 48 hours since we last saw a bed. I will provide a proper post tomorrow. In the meantime, here is a picture or two. Cx

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