The "Leonardo Express" got me into Central Rome around 8:00 p.m. A 20 minute walk later I was at the Sant’ Anna Monastery. I checked in, grabbed my very first Italian Pie at a nearby “fast food-ish” place (they cut off a piece and measured it by it’s weight) and then walked over to the Colosseum which was only a few blocks away. Amazing! Here are pics of the coliseum from day 1 and day 2.
Most interesting thing about the Colosseum? Inaugurated in A.D. 80, the Colosseum was probably built with the spoils brought back from the Temple of Jerusalem at the end of the Jewish campaign! 55,000 spectators (around the size of BC place) would pour through the 80 arched entrances to see animal hunts in the morning, and gladiatorial contests in the afternoon.
WOW Rev.Al! These pictures are totally .... what's the word???? Amazing - No! Much better than amazing. Well, lack of a better word or words - it simply takes your breath away.
ReplyDeleteNOW! Isn't it worth it? All the months of planning, the many hours of flying.... and now you've captured all these breath-taking views with your own eyes. Well, enjoy your time there Rev. And yah, even that big tall glass of Roman beer.