Beard of the Week XII
Yes, we are back from our trip to Rome. We returned late last Thursday night having lost none of the 22 people in our group. This was Isaac's first venture organizing a tour, and he had great fun as tour guide, mother hen, and font of all historic and cultural wisdom about Rome, ably aided in some details by our friends-in-Rome, Renzo & Jim.
So many beards, too, both classical and modern, although I only took a few photographs. For instance: the gentleman to the right. I can tell you that we found his tomb — and this bust — in the church of Santa Maria dell'Anima, the national church of Germany, near the Piazza Navona. However, I failed to note down his name, although Isaac claims that it was (in English) "Frank" something or other; anyone passing through might find out and send word. I also failed to note the time period of the piece, although one might guess 17th century. The church itself dates ratyher further back, although the modern facade apparently dates from the 16th century. The church is only recently reopened after extensive restoration.
There are, of course, many more churches to report on although we visited many fewer than we did on our visit in 2001. There are also more beards, and more stories to tell as time goes along.
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on Friday, 7 July 2006 at 23.30
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Beard….hmmm….it's interesting if can we get to know about a person learning shape of his beard? Do you know something about that?