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Gian Lorenzo Bernini created an unpreviousd masterpiece for Cardinal Scipione Borghese depicting the chaste nymph Daphne being turned into a laurel tree, pursued in vain by Apollo god of light. This life-size marble sculpture, begun by Bernini at the age of twenty-four and executed between 1622 and 1625, has always been housed in the same villa, but originally stood on a lower and narrower base set against the wall near the stairs. Consequently anyone entering the room first saw Apollo from behind, then the fleeing nymph appeared in the process of metamorphosis: brak covers most of her body, but according to Ovid’s lines, Apollo’s hand can still feel her heart beating beneath it.Thus the scene ends by Daphne being transformed into a laurel tree to escape her divine aggressor. Checkout more at www.galleriaborghese.it, we will be there in 1 WEEK!

Gian Lorenzo Bernini created an unpreviousd masterpiece for Cardinal Scipione Borghese depicting the chaste nymph Daphne being turned into a laurel tree, pursued in vain by Apollo god of light. This life-size marble sculpture, begun by Bernini at the age of twenty-four and executed between 1622 and 1625, has always been housed in the same villa, but originally stood on a lower and narrower base set against the wall near the stairs. Consequently anyone entering the room first saw Apollo from behind, then the fleeing nymph appeared in the process of metamorphosis: brak covers most of her body, but according to Ovid’s lines, Apollo’s hand can still feel her heart beating beneath it.Thus the scene ends by Daphne being transformed into a laurel tree to escape her divine aggressor.

Checkout more at www.galleriaborghese.it, we will be there in 1 WEEK!

“When traveling abroad, a credit card offers a convenient way to purchase meals and merchandise, and minimizes the need to carry cash or exchange U.S. currency. If you are abroad and cash is stolen, it may be impossible to have it replaced or found. However, if your credit card is lost or stolen, one call to the card issuer cancels the card and protects you from being liable for fraudulent purchases. Traveler’s checks, while replaceable if stolen, are exchanged for cash when a purchase is made, making them less secure than a credit card.”

How to Use Credit Cards Abroad

“Traveling abroad for business or vacation no longer means losing touch with family and friends—or using those expensive in-room phones in hotels. Mobile phones provide convenient access for emergencies, confirming travel plans and for local activities. Cellular providers offer supplemental services and plans to enable customers to bring their cell phones outside the United States. Other options include using local SIM cards to make calls while traveling or residing in another country. Some basic guidelines and tips will help you effectively use a cell phone and smartphone abroad to save money while keeping in touch.”

How to Use Cell Phones Abroad