Voice of the People choir's trip to Italy

This was the second time the choir had been to the lovely beach town of Sabaudia.  My first trip with the choir and hopefully won't be my last.  A great time was had by all.

We arrived on Friday, having already sung at Bristol Airport, to a beautiful sunset.

I couldn't fit my tripod into hand luggage so made do with a beach table to steady the camera

Some of the choir in the water

I moved the deckchair to provide some foreground attraction

We had a free morning on Saturday after choir rehearsal.   Some stayed by the sea and some of us walked into Sabaudia, guided by Brian, who organised the whole trip.

A walk before rehearsal

A balcony on the way into Sabaudia

The church

Can you see a face?

I walked back to the hotel by the beach

At 13.30 we were on the coach and on to Priverno for a quick look around, more rehearsals and then singing in the cathedral.

A few images of the wall decorations

Getting ready for our first sing on the steps

Yvette conducting

street scenes

Bottles in a nearby bar

Gathering before our next rehearsal

Steps also used by local card players

Inside the cathedral

In the town hall for drinks and more impromtu singing

The other choir

On Sunday there was an optional afternoon trip to Monte Cassino, the site of several major battles in WW2.   The morning was spent swimming and lazing on the beach.

The choir chilling out

View of the Polish cemetary from the monastery.

Viewing the exhibition

The monastery from the Polish cemetary

Inside the monastery

Click on the images to enlarge and spot some choir members

Brian taking a break

An Italian dragon

A side of the monastery

Yvette having a break

Back to the hotel for dinner and a dance to a local folk band.  An early start on Monday for our trip to Rome before flying home.

Sunrise at Sabaudia

At the Collosseum

Palatine Hill

A fruit stall we passed

Brian guided us from Collosseum to Pantheon and then the Trevi Fountain.  I stopped for coffee so lost them and went to the Trevi first - unfortunately it is being renovated.  However, it was enjoyable walking around the streets.

Tourists enjoying ice cream

On my way to the Pantheon where I found the rest of the group

Pantheon

In a church on the way back to Trevi fountain.  I managed to find something to steady the camera.  Unfortunately, two men stood in front of me for awhile, hence you can see their ghosts!!!

The stone explains the ancient way between Pantheon and Ovirinale

I was taking the nun and caught Joy and Rosie

Shopping while waiting for the coach

Yvette

4 photos from Ian showing the choir in and outside the cathedral.

Some photos by Lawrence.

Next post will be in November after my photography trip to Cornwall.