2007- We 3 Singing Montreal "Sisters", re-united in Belgium!

Well!  Here's a change of scene!  After an amazing (very expensive.....book ahead, not last minute, fellow travellers) Eurostar trip from Waterloo Station in London over to Brussels,  3 alto Stewart Hall Singers from Montreal re-united.  Linda and I enjoyed the warm and welcoming Belgium hospitality of friends Gerdien and Chris for several days, then we three Singers were off for France.  The Vimy Ridge memorial was exceptional and very moving with thousands of Canadian names inscribed on the foundation, reminding us of the fallen dead in 1917 while taking this critical ridge during WW1. Later we drove to Giverny and totally enjoyed Monet's home and gardens.  Though all original artwork are in museums around the world, just to experience the atmosphere of where this great painter lived and worked....and yes!  the Pont Japonais and lily pond are very impressive.  Here we are standing on the bridge looking very pleased with ourselves. Linda, Gerdien and I then scooted down to Chartres Cathedral, lucking into the sunset lighting up the Rose window and a full Mass starting.  What could be more sublime that singing holy music in this 800 year-old architectural wonder?  We were transported with the angels!  After Gerdien dropped us off near Paris, Linda and I spent 2 great days really being tourists:  hop on/ hop off bus tours, drinking wine in cafes, listening to buskers in the Monmartre Artisan area,  oogling the Loevres Museum and Musee d'Orsay ( and their immense line-ups....must pre-buy tickets next visit to Paris!)  This is definitely a city which needs to be taken in again....and again....and again.   A highlight was our walk along the Seine, buying goodies from the vendors and then touring about Notre Dame Cathedral.  As a side note, whilst cheering on the Tour de France bike race I loved seeing Paris again during their final laps.....I was there!