There are two churches in Thierville...

Normally, this would be a good thing, but today, as we set out on our adventure to a local choral concert, it was most confusing.

Especially since the excursion was my idea (and I didn't really do that much research as to the location of the concert).  It wasn't all my fault, however.  Yeah, I was late (for the second time in my life!), but I did draw a map and hunt down a church-like building on google maps before setting out.  As it turns out, they don't use that church anymore.  They built a new one a few centuries ago with these fan-like radiator-structures they call "chauffage" or heating.

Anyway, the other assistants and I made friends with this German who works in town (Rosie and I met him at the dinners we go to).  Yesterday when we all went out to see the Hobbit together (the third time for me!  I'm not a fanatic, I just...yeah, whatever.), Rosie and I decided to go to this concert put on by the local paroisse.  The other assistants couldn't make it, but the German offered to take us in his car (which was pretty nice of him, considering it was quite a distance).

This afternoon, we set off in the German's roadster ( he has a pretty sweet ride...it reminded me how much I miss driving.  Ok, not driving, but having the choice to drive). Thierville is bigger than it looks.  We went down the main street and found the church I had drawn on the map.  But it was closed.  Then we drove off in each direction from the round-about with no success.  Finally, Philipp decided to go into the centre of town on a whim, and that's where we found the real church with the concert.  (And we even asked people...they must not go to church that often).

The concert was charming.  They even sang a French translation of White Christmas during hte second half.  According to Philipp, they sang some German songs too.  I was really happy we went.  (The poster said eglise chauffee, which means heated church, but it was cold in there.  When a sign says heated, it means you should be able to take your coat off.  Rosie and I kept on not only our coats, but our hats, gloves, and scarves as well.)

We hung around for some tea and went out all together for dinner.  It was altogether a charming day. 
--Mary