More Friday Stuff

More about the August 11^th…

After the loveliness of this morning and our pizza dinner we were able to attend a marvelous concert. The performance was done by both an excellent guitarist Colin Reid, as well as the 12 person ensemble, Anuna hosted at the Clonard Monastery. The music performed was unbelievable, unimaginable even. The guitarist played both slower music as well as exciting ballads. The choir also had a very unique sound, most of the pieces had a middle-aged ring to it. The acoustics in the church were picture perfect! The Anuna choir also made a special point to sing using varying techniques to make the sound bounce and flow throughout the church. Most of the pieces had a soloist and there were six men and six women in the traveling ensemble. An experience of true Irish culture to be remembered by all… P.S. We all stayed awake! J Oh and did I mention a few of us met Gerry Adams AND we all had the opportunity to be greeted by the US Consulate of Northern Ireland??!?!? It was the coolest thing ever!

Love to all, Miss you Mom and Dad Give my Love to the Family,

Christina Fitzpatrick