We arrived in Salt Lake City in the early afternoon. We had some time before going to see the Morman Tabernacle Choir that evening so we took a tour of Bingham Copper mine. This is the largest open pit mine in the world. It was more interesting that I had thought it would be. Bill and Robbie were really glad we went.
Tonight was wonderful! We were all looking forward to hearing the Morman Tabernacle choir in rehearsal. The rehearsal was open to the public and it was an hour and a half long. There were 360 people in the choir with a full orchestra of 110 plus an organ with 11,623 pipes. The evening exceeded our expectations. The choir was rehearsing for their 4th of July performance that weekend. All the songs were patriotic and we heard each of them at least three or four times. They practiced in the Morman conference center which was absolutely stunning. Many of the Morman fellowship were there dressed in suits and dresses to direct all of the visitors. The conference center looked like a beautiful church. We were not able to tour the Tabernacle across the street so I can only imagine how magnificent that is. Robbie was thrilled as was I and Bill enjoyed it too. It was a wonderful experience and one I will never forget.
