Gregorian Chant

One of my hopes was to experience the Liturgy of the Hours in one of its spiritual homes, the monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos. This is a centre for the perfection of Gregorian Chant in Spain. The bus left the station in Burgos at 17:30 sharp and passed through some wonderful hamlets and towns before arriving at de Silos at 18:45. The driver, both professional and kind, pointed out the unsigned hostel and indicated he would pick folks up at 08:00 sharp the next morning. There was just time to settle into the hostel and race to the Monastery Church for Vespers. A wonderful experience. Then down to the restaurant attached to the hotel for meal of local produce cooked in local fashion (delicious) before heading back for Compline. A few hours sleep, but more than the monks, then back for Vigils. A wonderful experience.