July 19, 2008, Sommet Center, Nashville, TN

Set List:
Rich Woman
Leave My Woman Alone
Black Dog
Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
Through the Morning, Through the Night
Goodbye and So Long To You
Fortune Teller
In the Mood/Matty Grove
Black Country Woman
Bon Temps Rouler
Trampled Rose
Wildwood Flower
Down to the River To Pray
Nervous Breakdown
Nothin’
Battle of Evermore
Please Read the Letter
Gone Gone Gone
You Don’t Knock
Killing the Blues
When the Levee Breaks
One Woman Man
Your Long Journey

from theenchanter:

I don’t think I can gush enough over just how spectacular this show was! It was great to see how the show has evolved from its onset until now. The energy of all of them coupled with the audience’s enthusiasm was beyond words. I expected the crowd to be more Alison fans given it’s her hometown (not to say Robert doesn’t have a big following there too) but I have to say that whoever they came to see, they truly embraced Robert’s contributions to this project wholeheartedly! I was really pleased to see they get that he’s not a one trick pony.

So many great moments. I must say that hearing the two new songs was pretty exciting. Alison’s voice is so angelic yet really powerful. Watching her go from sharing harmonies with Robert, to a more fun, upbeat song like Wildwood Flower (which she told the audience T Bone suggested a new song the day before and she was quite nervous about it!) to really filling the entire arena on Trampled Rose. Nervous Breakdown was an absolute blast! Robert sang it a la Elvis and was having a hoot as was the audience. They loved it (what’s not to love). Nothin’ is one of my faves off the album and always spectacular to hear Robert really get behind the depth of the words as he does. Reminds me of how he really took Hey Joe to an entirely new level. Townes Van Zandt’s version is much softer. Other standouts this show were You Don’t Knock and Killing the Blues. At one point Robert started doing a country western type dance and Alison gave him a look, smiled and shook her head. It was very fun and playful.

There is a lot of joy and smiles in the whole band. You can see Robert watching the other musicians and smiling at what they were doing. It’s pretty spectacular. And this is why I find it sad that there are those who wish Robert to be going down a road already traveled. I simply can’t understand that when to watch his eyes light up and see him get impy and basically smile the entire show, it’s clear this is exactly where he belongs. He’s always been about getting out there and trying something new. He’s found a whole new area to explore and his enthusiasm only mean we’ll have a lot more Robert in the future. The way it should be.

from Randy:
Could not have said it better! It is tough to be back in the real world after watching both Lexington and Nashville…next trip I’ll be sure to wear a Manic Nirvana T-Shirt and plan a social with all this sites friends.

-Robert did look the happiest I have seen him in years…..

from Blue Eyed Mojo:
I too was at the Nashville show and it was crystal clear that Robert, Alison, TBone and the Band had the time of their life! It was a stellar show and several photos on my office wall are of Robert grinning from ear to ear! Laughing He is so happy and proud of this new venture…. as he should be…. I gather he’s doing this for himself and no one else…. as it should be!

This collaboration is about exploring roots and expanding upon them…. they are all brilliant musicians….genius…. pure genius!

July 18, 2008 Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY

Set List:
Rich Woman
Leave My Woman Alone
Black Dog
Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
Through the Morning, Through the Night
Goodbye and So Long to You
Fortune Teller
In The Mood/Matty Groves
Black country Woman
Bon Temps Rouler
Trampled Rose
Wildwood Flower
Down to the River to Pray
Nervous Breakdown
Nothin
Battle of Evermore
Please Read the Letter
Gone Gone Gone
You Don’t Knock
When the Levee Breaks
Your Long Journey

From the HiBob:
Wow! What a fantastic show. I’d heard it via bootlegs and seen the videos but nothing can really capture the fun and musicianship in the “Raising Sand Revue” as Robert introduced it.

It was clear that everyone was having a great time, and Robert, Alison and T-Bone smiled the whole time.

Some reviewers have been panning the addition of In the Mood to the set but it was an outstanding treatment of the song, and Maddy Groves fit right in the middle perfectly. They start the song off with dual violins and Robert got a huge grin on his face watching them.

I also enjoyed T-Bone’s one song, Bon Temps Rouler. The crowd seemed to agree with me and were up and dancing and clapping throughout. I wish he’d done two songs as he had been in the earlier shows.

Robert really rocked the house with Nothin’ and Fortune Teller, dancing and gripping the mic stand and delighting all of us in the first few rows.

Robert sounded great. After In the Mood he dedicated it to “Ronnie Wood and his misgivings” There wasn’t too much talk in between the songs. Robert introduced Alison as the most spectacular voice in America today. Alison spoke about Lexington being special to her because she had played many times at the Bluegrass Festival which is held here every year.

At one point, Alison reached over and smacked Robert on the rear with her violin bow. He thanked her and she paddled him again! At the end of the song he thanked her profusely.

The crowd seemed to be a good mix of Alison’s fans and Robert’s fans. It was great to see Alison’s fans getting into Robert’s numbers, too! And likewise, I saw some Robert fans finding themselves mesmerized by Alison’s crisp, clear voice.

I didn’t see one mis-step in the entire show. The band was spot on, the vocals were top notch, and everybody was enjoying every moment of it.

This is a fantastic show. Put aside any preconcieved notions you have about any of the principals and just go to see a great musical Revue.

And a big hello to a dweller who traveled all the way from Florida to see the show.

more in the blog

Addendum:
Wildwood Flower I think was added for the benefit of Alison’s fans. She said “I think you all will know this one” and they all cheered when she started. It’s a bluegrass standard.

Nervous Breakdown I’m not that familiar with either but it’s an Eddie Cochran song. Robert delivered it in a very Elvis kind of way.

Robert gave credit to T-Bone for putting the Revue together. If he meant the stage show as well as the record he certainly applied a deft hand. It went off without a hitch. Even with people leaving and coming back there was never a sense that you were waiting for something to start. It was just a a solid two hours of music.

I think Wildwood Flower was a substitute for Green Pastures as they didn’t do that one.

I was wondering how the Revue setup would work with people rotating around like that but it certainly does. But I guess by this time in the tour they’ve got it all down pat.

A few stage comments:

Robert said it was good to be in Lexington to “kick some ass”. He was making some other comments and people kept yelling out “I love you Robert” and he goes “Shh!!! I told you not to say that. Shhh!”

Alison was about to make some comments and some guy shouted “I want to marry you!” She replied “Well thank you for that but I’m sure you’d change your mind after a few days.”

Before his song T-Bone made a comment about how the highways were getting mighty expensive so we had to be sure and protect our waterways which drew a big round of applause.

from Randy
-the concert was excellent and so was meeting HiBob!
Thanks for your friendship and all the work you do to keep us informed on Robert’s Music…..

June 27, 2008, Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA

Setlist:
Rich Woman
Leave My Woman Alone
Black Dog
Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
Through the Morning, Through the Night
Goodbye and So Long to You
Fortune Teller
In the Mood (into Matty Groves)
Black Country Woman
Primitives
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler
Trampled Rose
Green Pastures
Down to the River to Pray
Killing the Blues
Nothin’
The Battle of Evermore
Please Read the Letter
Gone Gone Gone
You Don’t Knock
One-Woman Man
Your Long Journey

from to2bizzy:
After reading all the great reviews from previous concerts, I wanted to go to this concert so bad! All my friends flaked out and the day before the sold out concert I found two tickets on Craigslist for less than face value in a great section with a great view! I bought them, and dragged my husband with me.

We both enjoyed the concert immensley! Alison and Robert were clearly having a great time, and the musicianship was superb! The fog had rolled into the Bay Area and it was a little cold. Alison had a coat on, and came out saying Brrrrrrrr. Then in a low voice…. “I thought it was summer. Silly me…..”

During one song early on, the violinist had a great solo, and Robert snuck up behind him crouching down and gently pushed him out to center stage. It was really cute. I don’t recall all the songs they sang, but enjoyed them all. It was a little strange for me to see Robert in the back ground singing back up at first, but he was clearly enjoying himself. They truly are so different in their stage presence, Alison very reserved, focused on her vocals, and Robert was dancing and frolicking around having a great time. It was great to see them enjoying themselves. Their voices blending perfectly when singing together, and both sounding wonderful on their solo’s. Robert did not disappoint with some of his high notes, and vocals, reminding the crowd he can still go there. A few songs they both projected their voices and went to a place that was unreal and beautiful! You could tell it was out of Alison’s comfort zone perhaps a her eyes were glued to Roberts, but she delivered it perfectly. All the songs were well received by the crowd.

They did sing one song that I can’t recall the name that Robert introduced as off the new album, and not the one out right now, jokingly. It was more up beat tempo, and a little more country style, and very good. So it seems there will be more to come from these three. Razz

If you get a chance to go see them, run!

June 23 and 24, 2008, Greek Theater, Los Angeles, CA

from Planted in my Mind
Heaven, I’m in heaven……… oops wrong era.
But I was. Let me just say that I’ve loved Rasing Sand since the day it came out.
Monday night Dave and I had great seats (unfortunately sitting seperately).
The energy on stage was hot, but it always is when the musicians are enjoying themselves. Every song was fantastic, Robert’s delve into roots music, American style, is brilliant. Paint my face red… during I’m In the Mood, I said to the guy next to me, “I recognize that sond, who did it?”, he turned to me astonished and said “Robert.” Needless to sayy I borke out Nine Lives and am discovering so much I love.

The duets with Robert and Allison were nothing short of magnificent. The sum issi better than the parts. During “gone, gone gone” Robert did this cute little imitation of Elvis (lip curl and all)– I thought Allison was going to burst out laughing!
The LZ songs were good , as usual, “Black Dog” was highly rearranged, but I think I like it better than the SS version.

T-Bone did this amazing song, his voice is very distintive. I don’t know the name, but the lyrics went something like “The frightening part is living”

What was a little sad, but I guess understandable, was that every time Robert wailed, or kicked up a mikestand the crowd went wild. The only standing ovations were for the LZ songs. There was so much brilliant music that deserved to be recognized, I was disappointed that it was not shown the respect or appreciation it deserved.

Stuart Duncan did this amazing “rock and roll” violin solo on “Nothin” that was heart stopping.

I know this is really disjointed, but I’m not a writer. All I can say is they were all wonderful, and I’d love to hear another album from them.

Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD (Washington DC) Friday, June 13

SET LIST
1. Rich Woman
2. Leave My Woman Alone
3. Black Dog
4. Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
5. Through the Morning, Through the Night
6. So Long, Goodbye to You
7. Fortune Teller
8. In the Mood/Matty Groves/In the Mood
9. Hey Hey What Can I Do?
10. Bon Temps Rouler
11. Shut It Tight
12. Trampled Rose
13. Green Pastures
14. Down To the River To Pray
15. Killing the Blues
16. Nothin’
17. The Battle of Evermore
18. Please Read the Letter
19. Gone, Gone, Gone

ENCORE

1. You Don’t Knock
2. One Woman Man
3. Your Long Journey

from Blue Note:
It was a HOT, HUMID night at Merriweather Post Pavilion, the kind that made Robert Plant’s curls even more wild and full. He wore a short-sleeved black shirt with dark leather pants. Alison Krauss looked like a cool princess in a long, floral dress that blew in the breeze of the stage fan. T-Bone Burnett spoke of the heat but also of the “incredibly good vibe” in Washington, DC. That vibe was certainly shared by all the musicians on the stage. There was a playful rapport and respect for each other’s contribution to the evening’s performance as they traded the spotlight from person to person. Someone from the group had put a small Elvis(?) doll on stage as either a mascot, good luck charm, or possibly as the eighth member of the band, and the doll was also given a quick salute.

Robert was as animated as ever. He gave warm introductions for each person in the band. He was constantly grinning and laughing and moving about the stage. He seemed so amused by the audience’s participation for “Black Dog,” and he laughed out loud when a section of the curtain drape didn’t fall as planned during “Gone, Gone, Gone.” I noticed his toes tapping double time during “Leave My Woman Alone.” Even when he went offstage during Alison’s performance of “Trampled Rose,” I was distracted by his long legs and cowboy boots sticking out behind an amp as he watched from Stage Right. To add a historical touch to the evening, he corrected a sign on the grounds that said, “In the early 1970s a little-known band named Led Zeppelin opened here for The Who.” He jokingly said that it was May 1969 when he and his old mates opened for “that band, those miserable bastards,” and there was so much damage caused that night that they had to give their earnings back. This brought great cheers among the crowd to which he cheekily followed up with “And next week, Iron Maiden!”

The encore seemed brief and a little subdued when they sang “Your Long Journey.” T-Bone Burnett mentioned their sadness of the news of Tim Russert’s passing earlier in the day, and he dedicated the song to him. I was very touched by the way Robert held onto Alison’s hand as they took their final bows and farewelled the crowd. It was a wonderful evening and everything that I hoped it would be!

June 11, 2008, Madison Square Garden Theater, NYC
Opening Act: Sharon Little

Set List:
Rich Woman
Leave My Woman Alone
Black Dog
Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
Through the Morning, Through the Night
So Long Goodbye To You
Fortune Teller
In the Mood/Matty Grove/In the Mood
Black Country Woman
Bon Temps Roulez
Shut It Tight
Green Pastures
Down To the River To Pray
Killing The Blues
Nothin’
Battle of Evermore
Please Read the Letter
Gone Gone Gone
Who Do You Love (Bo Diddley)
Don’t Knock
I’m a One Woman Man
Your Long Journey

from theenchanter:
I didn’t think it could get any better but it did. The energy on stage was electrifying. They are all really having the time of their lives up there and the joy on Robert’s face just says it all. As I said last night, it’s clear they’ve settled in as far as being comfortable playing as a unit because I noticed tonight there was a lot more improvising and every time someone took a turn in a different direction, you could see Robert and T Bone in particular just beaming.

It was nice to hear Through the Morning, Through the Night added into the set. Killing the Blues was especially moving and as soon as the opening notes began, the audience really cheered. I love how in Down to the River to Pray it starts off with just Alison on stage and that angelic voice fills the theater. Slowly Robert and the others join on harmony and their voices together sound like a choir.

When Robert was preparing to sing Nothin’, he was talking about how he wasn’t that familiar with American music from the south. He said he was immersed in the ghosts of Mississippi, Chicago and Brooklyn which everyone cheered and he said with that impy smile “I had to say that didn’t I” Laughing

Gone Gone Gone was a blast. When the curtain drops and the backdrop is that of the video, Robert turned around and treated us to quite a little dance number Very Happy They were all having a ton of fun during this number. But the real treat was for the first encore, Robert spoke of how we lost an icon recently - Bo Diddley and he sang “Who Do You Love” AND played harmonica Surprised Everyone went crazy. It was a great rendition. Your Long Journey was beautiful and never fails to cause a bit of welling in the eyes.

This concert really is such a collaboration and sharing of talent on stage and I think that’s a big part of what makes it so special. Amazing moments come from any and all points.

Truly spectacular two nights.

Just as a PS - I didn’t see her tonight but I did catch the opening act Sharon Little. I thought she has an amazing bluesy voice. She was quite humbled to be opening for Robert and Alison. I’ll definitely be checking out her debut cd.

June 10, 2008, Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, NY

Opening Act: Sharon Little

Set List:
Rich Woman
Leave My Woman Alone
Black Dog
Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
So Long Goodbye To You
Fortune Teller
In the Mood/Maddy Grove/In the Mood
Black Country Woman
Bon Temps Roulez
Shut It Tight
Green Pastures
Down To the River To Pray
Killing The Blues
Nothin’
Battle of Evermore
Please Read the Letter
Gone Gone Gone
Don’t Knock
I’m a One Woman Man
Your Long Journey

from theenchanter:
Robert Plant is clearly right where he belongs. Seeing the show tonight (2nd one of the tour) and the energy and smiles from him and really from all of them is incredible. They’ve clearly found their groove together and I noticed with this show more improvising and playing off each other. There are so many moments when either Alison or T Bone or someone in the band has a solo and you can see his face just taking it all in and being so moved by it.

Even though many of these songs were not originally penned by Robert or Alison, you pretty well forget that. They’ve made it their own. The root and meaning of the song is clearly there, but they’ve added their own interpretation to make it something so unique.

So many highlights - I really love hearing Robert sing Leave My Woman Alone, Don’t Knock and I’m a One Woman Man. He’s got a great way with them and it’s yet another example as I’ve said so often, how diverse and talented a singer he is to move through so many genres and it “fit” so well. Fortune Teller is one of my favorites - Robert gets that little twinkle in his eye when he sings it. Great fun. Nothin’ is more intense live. In the Mood into Maddy Grove is gorgeous and it’s nice to revisit his earlier work and hear it in a totally different manner. Probably the most moving part of the show was Your Long Journey. The song is a tear jerker on the album and to watch him sing it just intensifies the words that much more.

Alison’s voice was stunning. To hear her sing Down to the River without accompaniment and so on key is great. Special nods really need to go out to T Bone for his vision bringing this project to life the way he did. At the end when they bowed, he just hugged Robert and smiled at him like a proud papa. It was really sweet to see.

It’s hard to believe they were on for 2 hours because it went way too quickly.

This time I was able to see the full merchandise table - they have in addition to the tourbook (which I would suggest if you only get one thing, buy that), a few different t-shirt styles, a poster of them but it’s done in an artistic treatment, a tote bag (white) and I think that was it.

Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, VA

from Heartbreakerfan:
Robert and Alison put on a superb show last night in Roanoke. They both sounded fantastic, and they both looked great. Sharon Little opened for them, and she did a good job.

Alison looked sleek and trim in her fitted print dress with purple belt. Robert also looked sleek and trim in his black shirt with ruffles, black pants, and white/black boots. I enjoyed each and every song, and they provided a musical treat for southwest Virginia.

I tried to write down the song list, and I hope I got it right. I had to leave early since I live out of town and really wanted to beat the crowd. I only saw two songs of the encore. The Roanoke Times says they played four songs so I missed two (boo hoo). Maybe someone else that attended this concert can fill in the missing two songs.

Rich Woman
Leave My Woman Alone
Black Dog
Sister Rosetta
Through the Morning, Through the Night
So Long Goodbye to You
Fortune Teller
In the Mood–changed to Black Country Woman–In the Mood
Hey Hey What Can I Do
Shut It Tight (I think)–T Bone Burnett
Bon Temps Roule –T Bone Burnett
Trampled Rose
Green Pastures
Down to the River to Pray
Killing the Blues
Nothin’–went into Who Do You Love?–Nothin’
Battle of Evermore
Please Read the Letter
Gone Gone Gone

Encore:
You Don’t Knock
One Woman Man

I hope this is correct. Maybe someone else will provide the two songs I missed. In The Roanoke Times, the guy doing the review mentioned When the Levee Breaks, but I honestly don’t remember that being performed. Maybe it was and I was just so entranced by the whole experience that I didn’t realize I missed writing it down.

I loved it when Robert sang Who Do You Love?, a Bo Diddley song. Of course, he mentioned his untimely passing away on Monday. He played the harmonica on this song, and he does it so well. When he sang, Please Read the Letter, Alison had problems with her ear monitor; and he got to sing half of the song alone. I liked the gospel song, You Don’t Knock, that Robert sang, and he did an excellent job on that as well. The Roanoke crowd loved them, and I think each and everyone in attendance had a remarkable time. Thanks again Robert and Alison for such a great concert!

May 22, 2008, Wembley Arena, London, UK

Scott Matthews, Opening Act

Set List:
Rich Woman
Leave My Woman Alone
Black Dog
Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us
Through the Morning
So Long Goodbye to You
In the Mood/Maddy Grove/In the Mood
Black Country Woman
Shut It Tight
Bon Temps Roulez
Trampled Rose
Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson
Down to the River to Pray
Killing the Blues
Nothing
Battle of Evermore
Please Read the Letter
Gone Gone Gone
Don’t Knock
I’m a One Woman Man
When the Levee Breaks
Your Long Journey

from theenchanter:
Robert Plant never ceases to amaze me. He has traveled on so many different musical journeys. I’ve always been floored by everything he’s done both studio and seeing him live. I don’t know what it is with this project but I just can’t say enough about my experience seeing the Raising Sand project live. It was like nothing I’ve ever seen. I have to say that this show is really the three of them. There’s no ego here, no hogging the spotlight. The energy that they get from each other and the support they give is incredible. They sort of alternated between songs both Alison and Robert sang together, to Alison having a few songs by herself on stage (Robert was not on stage at this time), Robert had a couple of songs he took on his own and then T Bone having his time.

The band - stunning. They are tops at their craft and really sound cohesive. They’ve got that whole Americana roots sound down pat. It’s not about just rehashing it but they really feel it. I was quite impressed and I’m not that familiar with any of them beyond T Bone’s solo albums (quite good as an aside).

Rich Woman is the perfect opener. The band is on stage and Alison and Robert each walk on stage from opposite sides. It’s a great song and a good energy to get things going. Her voice live is very different than on record. She has incredible power and this angelic quality. There were many moments where I just sat mouth agape listening to her.

Fortune Teller was fantastic. One of my faves off the album. I thought it was a perfect song for Robert to sing and you can tell on stage he’s having a good time of it. In the Mood was a real treat. I was happy they added it. It’s a good example of how Robert’s own music is so open to various interpretations. I’ve heard it more as it was originally recorded, more synth, more free form with lots of songs mixed in and this version which had this great groove to it. She breaks into the Fairport Convention song Maddy Grove! Ah if only they did the whole song. It’s stellar.

Down to the River to Pray was quite powerful. It’s sung sans instruments and Robert and two of the band mates sing harmony. You can see Robert’s expression as he’s singing it that he’s just really moved by how beautiful her voice is. I was also thinking as I was hearing him do this harmony that again, it’s another example of what an amazing voice he has. He had to learn to sing this sort of harmonic style of singing and listening to him do it you’d think it was second nature. Spot on with every song. That’s not easy to do! It also showed his ability to sing with restrained power, meaning you clearly heard him but he wasn’t taking the song over.

The highlight of the evening (well okay the whole show was a giant highlight Very Happy ) was Nothing. It’s one of my ultimate favorites (next to Polly Come Home) and Robert just took it and ran with it. He did what he does so well - he really gets behind the meaning of the song and lets his emotions carry it. Really beyond words.

Gone Gone Gone is fun - they drop the curtain and that background is up - the same as the video. It’s just a great moment and they seem to really enjoy singing it.

Your Long Journey is so beautiful. What a sad and touching song and it’s really a lovely note to end on despite it being a bit boohooey.

Robert didn’t speak too much. He praised the band and working with T Bone and Alison. At one point someone shouted (a guy) “I love you Robert” and he quipped, “you’re just saying it now” Laughing It was really funny.

I really hope many of you can get to see the show. It’s well worth it and just great to see Robert so full of smiles and energy and out there doing something unexpected rather than resting on his laurels. I didn’t see T shirts though I saw signs for them so apologies for not knowing what they look like. The program book is stunning. It’s hardcover and has a lovely intro from journalist/producer Bill Flanagan, some words about the project from each of them and a lot of really lovely photos.

from isabelarcher
ndeed the audience was so enthusiastic, there was a long standing ovation… robert was moved by that and promised they will come back .
I think this gig was a triumph …maybe I’m not objective!
*****
I only add that, at the end, T-bone was between Robert and Alison.
He put his arms on their shoulders and,
being pretty taller than them, he kissed each of them on their head ..
like a father with his children

May 16, 2008, Hovet (Ice Hall), Stockholm, Sweden

Setlist:
Rich woman
Leave my woman alone
Black dog
Sister Rosetta goes before us
Through the morning, through the night
Let your loss be your lesson
Fortune teller
In the mood
Black country woman
Shut it tight
Bon temps roule
Green pastures
Down to the river to pray
Killing the blues
Nothin’
The battle of Evermore
Please read the letter
Gone gone gone (Done moved on)

Encore
You don’t knock
I’m a one woman man
Your long journey

from RobsDove
just came home from Stockholm. What a gig. The ice hall, quite a big place, was practically packed, and the public was really enthusiastic.

I didn’t recognize all the songs and wouldn’t be able to give you a setlist, but most of the songs were the same as in the previous concerts. In an evening full of high points, the highest one for me personally was perhaps The Battle of Evermore. An impressive performance in every way! bowing

As for the most unexpected song, that must be In The Mood, which Robert and Alison sang together. It was a quite different, folksy arrangement with in the middle a part of Fairport Convention’s Matty Grove thrown in, sung by Alison. On the other hand, When The Levee Breaks was left out, which was a slight disappointment as I’d been quite looking forward to that. But I can’t really complain since there was so much to enjoy in any case!

Oh, and the tour book is certainly worth the money.