“Last Ride” We had an “off” day today – no singing so we traveled to Bath. Though I met the guy in the above picture just off the high street, this next picture better represents our day. “Bath and a Shower” It poured rain for most of the day. By the time we returned to the bus, we were drenched despite the umbrella. The morning began with a trip through the Roman Baths. This was very interesting, but there were…
“St. Mary’s Redcliffe” Today we sang a Eicharist, Matins and Evensong at St. Mary’s Redcliffe. It was a busy day of singing but I did have some time this afternoon to take some photos. Her is a very random set of pictures. This was my view from my spot in the choir stalls. The side aisles through which we processed. This is the cross on the high altar taken from the Ambulatory behind the altar. The background is created by…
“Treasured Time Together” Today was moving Day for the choir. We left Cheltenham where we have been based for four days and headed for Bristol, where we will be for the next five days. Because we could not check into the hotel until 3:00 this afternoon, we had a bus tour of the city of Bristol this morning. It is a beautiful city where past and present live side by side. Medieval churches have as their neighbors modern office buildings….
Bee in Burford” This is a quick post before we get on the bus to move hotels. These are pictures from Burford Church. “The High Altar” “The Cross on the Low Altar” This town once thrived as a center for the wool trade. Those who worked in the industry have headstones that are marked by the rounded wool bales on the top. The entire graveyard was covered with lavender and other flowers. It really was a peaceful place. The bees…
“Camera Progress” This is the Radcliffe Camera, which houses the Radcliffe Science Library at Oxford University. The building was constructed in the early 18th century and as you can see is currently undergoing renovations – progress. As a knitter, I particularly like the “yarn bombing” of the surrounding fence. We spent a lovely day in Oxford. It was a bit crowded and by the end of the day had gotten warm, but that did not spoil a great day in…
“Action, we wish!” We did arrive safely in England and today, our second day here, I feel like a human again. We sang the first service of our tour this evening, Evensong at Exeter Cathedral. Free wi-fi seemingly is not very popular in public places in England. Without an international data plan on my phone and iPad, my options for posting are limited. I did post, I thought, yesterday’s picture of the day from the hotel via my iPad last…
‘A Plan and A Plane” This is a very quick photo before we head out the door to the airport. Stay tuned for pictures from England over the next two weeks!
“Urban Art Texas Style” Nothing says Texas better than a big ol’ armadillo.
“Packing Shades of Blue” Sorry, I forgot to post this yesterday. Shades of blue should have been a no-brainer for me. Everything in my physical world is blue because blue makes me happy. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a whole lot of time to give to this today. We are leaving Monday for two weeks in England and so were busy getting stuff gathered and packed. As I separated my clothes into the stacks of requisite concert black and the other…
“Frozen Family Fun” Today was one of those days when everyone was a willing participant in the daily photo. After a nice vegetarian dinner at home, prepared by Brooke, we headed to our local frozen yogurt shop for two scoops – each. Mine is the one in the front – cake batter and cappuccino yogurt topped with reese’s peanut butter cups and graham cracker crumbs. Yum!