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Cesky Krumlov and onwards...
Early (very, very early...) this morning, we left Cesky Krumlov to continue our touring. It seemed that this city was a highlight for many on this trip, as it featured some of the most staggeringly beautiful scenes and architecture yet. Every corner seemed to hold a new opportunity for a photo, and despite the tourist shops lining some of the main roads, in Cesky Krumlov it seemed more than anywhere we all stepped back in time to another world. Last night we had a concert of our own at the Body of Christ Church, and even though the choir almost outnumbered the audience, it was wonderful to perform some of our own music for the sake of performance, and the audience was enthusiastic all the same. The concert venue was a beautiful monastery that had been on the spot in some form or another since the mid 1300s - absolutely surreal... A great dinner followed with much drinking, laughter, and of course, singing. A wonderful way to end our time in a beautiful city.
After Cesky Krumlov, we made a stop in Karlovy Vary, a town built around a series of natural mineral hot springs. It certainly was a tourist haven, but it was still nice to have a wander around, see some interesting buildings, and some took a dip in (or a sip of!) the mineral waters. No word back yet on any positive healing powers.
We've now just arrived in the city of Teplice, and are getting ready for the second of our personal concerts. The tour continues!
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I was in Cesky Krumlov for your concert and enjoyed it enormously. You guys are brilliant. Your range and versatility are a sight to behold. The standard is off the scale. As an experienced Tenor and ex-chorister I know appreciate good music, but you are something else. Please can you come to England. I can help arrange a tour of London, Oxford, Cambridge and Ely. I enjoyed chatting to some of you after the concert. very best regards, Peter R Tee (I used to live in Vancouver).
Posted by: Peter Tee | August 26, 2008 I 7:41 AM
Who are you, pencilneck?
Sounds like you guys are having a great time! Our only consolation back here in Vancouver is that the weather has been beautiful. It's sure hard to beat a sunny summer here!
Look forward to hearing more stories when you guys get home!
Russ
Posted by: Russ | July 11, 2008 I 9:19 PM