Today was a big day of history; we woke up and headed straight to the Colosseum!
The Colosseum, originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre, was constructed around 70AD. It is the size of two football fields, and can hold 50,000 spectators!!
Here was our cool tour guide! With a great accent, I was able to hear about 3/4 of the wonderful things he said about the Colosseum
You can see part of the reconstructed stage to the right. The left is where the stage would have been originally, but it was built with wood so has been worn out.
Soaking up the history
Dad looking great by the Colosseum
The bottom of the stage, which was about 2 levels. Straight ahead is the loser's exit off the stage
Dad told me to stop doing a cheesy face, so I did the "Sexy" look... You are welcome world...
Jesse Daniels, erected in 72 AD
I shall call this "The statue of Jamie Daniels, goddess of Teaching"
Hanging out on some of the pillars of the Colosseum
This one shall be called "Jamie - Goddess of travel planning"
God is watching over the Colosseum
The outer wall of the Colosseum
The Mini Maximus at the Palatine Hill
These Cyprus Trees were most likely planted around 81AD!
Palatine Hill, home of all the Emperors of Rome
Dad hanging out with some walls of the Emperors Palace
Jamie- being a copycat
This is Rome, Friends!
An archeologist looking at Emperor Augustus's house.
Just working on his fitness...
The Emperors certainly picked a nice spot for their palaces... Clever guys
Arco di Tito
In the backdrop is Vittoriano
Part of the Roman Forum
A plaque for Caesar, along with the ruins
Dad, getting all artsy and stuff...
After walking around for ever, we came across a movie/tv set in Italian! The girl by the lamp post was the star, and she got to smack the guy in the suit like 4 times! Anyone in Italy, let us know if you see us in the background!
Dad concentrating on some ruins...
Put that away!!
This guy was awesome. He would stand perfectly still, then when anyone put a coin in his bucket he would get a lollipop out of his bag in a robotic movement.
Dad hanging out by the fountains at Piazza Navona
Half of the Panthenon. Won't show the other half because it was all under construction
The front of the Vittoriano again... Walking back home after a long day!
Today we are heading to Florence on a 4 hour long train! More to come soon!!
Looks AMAZING!!!!! My Mum and Aunt Sheryl came today!!!! Bursting out of my skin with excitement. I gave them a tour of Oxted then dropped them off at the B&B. We are going to be in Paris tomorrow! :) Glad to see you are soaking up Italy! It looks warmer there.....
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