When one thinks of road tripping they inevitably think of long periods of driving with restless sleep and few pit stops. No doubt this is what all of the Chamber Singers were expecting when, after a stirring prayer from Gus Konkel, they loaded the bus full of excitement and anticipation. However, fate always has tricks up it's sleeve for just after 30 minutes of driving, and just outside of Steinbach, the bus decided to make some rather interesting noises, so they stopped to get it looked at. After an hour and a half of waiting and some frantic calls, a large pink bus came rolling up ready for us to use in order to continue our journey. So, the bus was loaded and we were off at last.
After some interesting conversations, some card games and even an episode of Batman: The Animated Series, we arrived at St. Luke's Anglican Church in Dryden, Ontario, a bit frazzled, pretty late, and with just a few minutes to change before the concert was supposed to start. So, with empty stomachs and blood-shot eyes, we sang to the people of St. Luke's. Mustering energy we didn't know we had we sang our hearts out and felt truly blessed by our audience.
Until tomorrow (or the next time there is internet access) the Chamber Singers bid you adieu.
Sounds like you had an interesting first day. I look forward to your next blog entry with great eagerness.
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