Went to Bury St Edmunds a pretty town which has been visited numerous times on "Escape to the Country" on channel Seven 2. The weather was good and we wandered around all day. Went to their Abbey which was lovely..contructed in the 14th Century and recently renovated. There was an organ recital which we attended at lunchtime...a bit elusive for me--I had a little sleep which was nice. Later in the day, following a pathetic coffee at a Café called "Really Rather Good" which we thought was "Definitely Rather Ghastly" we looked for a dinner place and found a nice Asian Noodle place called Zen, prior to heading back once again to the Abbey for "Evening Song" at 5.30 pm which Ross particularly wanted to attend. The Church is "High Anglican".
The singing was quite lovely--all these little Angels (young boys) singing their hearts out. Some were yawning..a couple forgot to genuflect at the appropriate moment and had to execute a very rapid genuflexion..just to get it in. All very formal, but I must say they sing in tune, and in time and it was a pleasure to the eardrum. At one point the priest, or. vicar or whatever he is, sang solo. He was a bit sharp--the Angels were definitely superior. Lots of incense being hurled our way...smelt quite nice actually. Evening song lasted 3/4 hour, and the we went to dinner. I believe these young boys do this 7 days a week...they must have a roster surely?......
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