Couldn’t resist this one.
Again from San Pietro’s Piazza (or, St Peter’s Square) and the changing of the guard. The Swiss Guards are a most impressive sight, wearing a variety of costumes, depending on their activity and the occasion.
Much shouting and pomp and ceremony – it was a real treat to be there for this. I like this photograph because in the distance (I think it’s the Borgo Santo Spirito) on one of the hills of Rome, the distinctive Umbrella Pine trees are clearly visible.
When we visited we were unsure what these trees were called, so it’s good to finally be able to put a name to them. Despite working for the department that I do (with a bunch of arboriculturists and harboriculturists) – it’s taken almost a year to ID – and then only thanks to Google!
