The third concert.

Just to fill in some gaps from yesterday. It started raining at 9am and continued all day. Not a problem as the day was all about travelling, eating and singing.

One highlight (other than the concert, of course) was dining in a Cracker Barrel. This is rather like a Little Chef crossed with set of The Waltons, with rocking chairs for sale everywhere - the long line of chairs outside made for an excellent photo opportunity.

At the end of the concert, one chorister started to show signs of flagging. Mr Cobb decided to get him off, pronto. Rufus was handily at the end of the front line so he gratefully walked off. This was during the very last piece, the Gents Surfing USA combo. Unfortunately, the rest of the choristers followed Rufus. As if by perfect synchronicity, the last boy left the stage as the Gents finished so a happy ending, especially as Rufus was (and is) fine.

Tonight's concert, the third in a row, was in the Cathedral Basilica of St Louis, a kitch version of the church at Siena; lots of marble and mosaic frescos. Although the echo was not as long as St Paul's, it was still pretty long and the magnificent organ sounded great, as did the choir and the boys performed wonderfully. The programme was the same as the first concert and the standing ovations and the glamour were the same, but just on a larger scale. More time for us tomorrow. After an early departure, we will touch down in Austin, Texas and there is a free day and a swimming pool at the luxury Radisson Hotel. Photos of the last two days to follow.