Today we headed off to see the antiquities of Rome. We started out on the bus to the metro station so that we could buy a week long pass for the public transportation. So to get to the Colosseum we took 1 bus and 2 subways! Lori, Jerry and I were ready to leave the Colosseum before the others and Scherry was taking bets, I think, on whether or not we could find our way back! But we did! Anyhow...
The Palatine Hill, the Forum, and the Colosseum were great. Really amazing to think that they built these huge buildings over 2000 years ago. We wandered the Palatine Hill first - it was fascinating. Then wandered down into the Forum. Et tu, Brute? It is just amazing to think of all the history that has taken place here.
It was lunch time after the Forum and we found a nice restaurant to sit and eat lunch. The food was good enough, just not great. But it sure felt good to sit down.
After lunch we went into the Colosseum. It is such an impressive edifice! Think of all the gladiators and the Christians and lions. There sure are a lot of stairs to climb! And it was hot! Hard work being a tourist sometimes!
All in all it was a very good day. We just ate cheese and crackers and drank beer for dinner! Nice relaxing evening - didn't have to walk miles for a mediocre dinner.
Enjoy the pics!
All from the Palatine Hill
The Roman Forum
The Colosseum
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