Choir Tour Updates:
Anchors Aweigh for Choral Union Tour!
(The President's Page Blog is pleased Clement Morton and Rachel Slaunwhite have agreed to submit regular updates as CUC's choir tours and performs through eastern Canada.)
Last night we were billeted to homes in St. John’s and we have never experienced hospitality like that of the people of Newfoundland. They have bent over backwards to provide for us and make sure we were comfortable. Thank you Newfoundland!
In addition to their hospitality, the people here have also shown great appreciation for our music. “Thank you so much for smiling! You looked like you were having so much fun as you sang. You did a wonderful job," commented one person who attended our concert in St. John's.
With the arrival of our friends who graduated on Sunday our group now totals 45. One more member will be joining us tomorrow at our concert in North Sydney, NS and another will be joining us when we get into Prince Edward Island bringing our final total up to 47.
A highlight of today's sightseeing was a stop at Rattling Brook falls in Northern Newfoundland. Many of us were brave enough to climb the stairs to a higher vantage point to view the falls. One brave soul ventured out onto the rocks to get a better picture of the falls. The view was spectacular and it was even better to be able to stretch our legs. The sight of the Atlantic ocean on the other side of the road was more of a temptation than some people could resist and so despite the close to zero degree water temperature they took off their shoes and socks and set their feet in the Atlantic ocean; which was a first for most of them.
After supper we performed a shortened version of our programme and to save time we wore our choir jackets in anticipation of having to rush to catch the ferry. The ferry departs from Port aux Basque, NL and pulls into port at North Sydney, NS. The boat leaves at 11:45pm and is to due arrive at approximately 6:00am tomorrow morning. It’s going to be long night.
Last night we were billeted to homes in St. John’s and we have never experienced hospitality like that of the people of Newfoundland. They have bent over backwards to provide for us and make sure we were comfortable. Thank you Newfoundland!
In addition to their hospitality, the people here have also shown great appreciation for our music. “Thank you so much for smiling! You looked like you were having so much fun as you sang. You did a wonderful job," commented one person who attended our concert in St. John's.
With the arrival of our friends who graduated on Sunday our group now totals 45. One more member will be joining us tomorrow at our concert in North Sydney, NS and another will be joining us when we get into Prince Edward Island bringing our final total up to 47.
Tuesday was the day we were all dreading because of the five-and-a-half hour bus ride from St. John’s to Grand Falls where we stopped for lunch. We had limited dining options: Some of us went to Tim Hortons, others went to McDonald’s and some opted for the fish n’ chip and donair pizza at a place called Doninio’s.
A highlight of today's sightseeing was a stop at Rattling Brook falls in Northern Newfoundland. Many of us were brave enough to climb the stairs to a higher vantage point to view the falls. One brave soul ventured out onto the rocks to get a better picture of the falls. The view was spectacular and it was even better to be able to stretch our legs. The sight of the Atlantic ocean on the other side of the road was more of a temptation than some people could resist and so despite the close to zero degree water temperature they took off their shoes and socks and set their feet in the Atlantic ocean; which was a first for most of them.
A few photos were taken and then the sound of the bus horn beckoned us back onto the coach and we proceeded to our next destination, Cornerbrook, NL. Upon arrival we were greeted by Pastor Gerry Logan and fed a wonderful supper of soup, sandwiches and good company (don’t worry, we didn’t eat the people) prepared by the deaconesses of the Cornerbrook SDA church.
After supper we performed a shortened version of our programme and to save time we wore our choir jackets in anticipation of having to rush to catch the ferry. The ferry departs from Port aux Basque, NL and pulls into port at North Sydney, NS. The boat leaves at 11:45pm and is to due arrive at approximately 6:00am tomorrow morning. It’s going to be long night.
We're praying for calm seas, strong stomachs and the ability to sleep.
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