Farewell to a friend and colleague

 

Last Tuesday, I attended the funeral of a friend and colleague from the early days of my architectural career. It took place in the Great Church of Edam (founded in 1518). A building like this, with its wooden barrel vault, is always impressive, and as we walked in a long procession to the adjacent cemetery to the sound of bells ringing, I did feel a little sad. He had lived to the age of 88, so he hadn't exactly died in his cradle. The last photo is the polder view directly next to the church.