tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056806344672425847.post8741698442752234586..comments2024-03-28T18:09:06.163+01:00Comments on Fx Reflects: Roman Catholic Church EtiquetteFrances Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09601712331094033951noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056806344672425847.post-58504108003111867322013-03-23T17:53:13.252+01:002013-03-23T17:53:13.252+01:00I love that expression, "acoustic anarchy&quo...I love that expression, "acoustic anarchy". Thanks Rob!Frances Guerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601712331094033951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056806344672425847.post-90206526223979758592013-03-23T01:45:17.309+01:002013-03-23T01:45:17.309+01:00I recently returned to Rome for the first time sin...I recently returned to Rome for the first time since my first trip, also 30 years ago. I included a tour through the Vatican that astounded initially by the huge numbers of visitors and then, by the treasure trove of art. As we approached the Sistine Chapel, our tour guide regularly warned us to respect this upcoming space with Silence. The closer we got, the more we heard this. As we squeezed through the narrow hallway into the chapel we were met with a wall of sound as people loudly called out features, searched for lost ones, chatted furtively and gave live updates to loved ones on their phones. <br />This audio anarchy made me laugh out loud. And I enjoyed it.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729100956650363591noreply@blogger.com