We have arrived in Dublin, and are in our rooms in a hotel near the airport. There might be a few getting in a last wander before we have our Irish Night at a place that promises Irish music, dinner, and a show. This seems like a good way to spend our last evening. We will leave for the airport early tomorrow morning to begin our journey home back to the family, spouses, and other loved ones left behind. As wonderful as every tour is, it is a sacrifice both for those at home as well as the choir—but well worth it.
During the bus ride to Dublin, a couple of hours were spent giving out the "Crane Awards" to all the members of the choir who did so much to help as officers, section leaders, choir members, baggage people on tour, the leaders (the Cranes and Reichs) who kept us on track during tour and many other gifts, appreciations, and songs that referenced this last year in choir. All was done with a very healthy sense of humor that left us laughing the whole time. Two hours has never passed so quickly!
No photos for this last blog from today as we were on the bus, and any taken tonight could not be processed and posted with as short a night as we will have. Instead, I've included one from yesterday that shows the character—or perhaps characters—in the choir. All have great hearts to go along with their great talent. We are still floating on the events of the last couple of days. What a way to end a year!
Thanks for following along with our Ireland adventures. We'll see you late Tuesday night!
