Many thanks to Elliott Howell, Will Barker, Bella Prior,
Ed Yeatts and Luke Bury for Tuesday's blog.
After another early breakfast we were up and out, off to the
Colosseum. On the way we saw Nero's Golden Palace. When we got to the Colosseum
it was fantastic to see one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient World. It was
amazing to think that we were standing where gladiators had spilled each others
blood and fought against lions, tigers and leopards thousands of years ago.
Colosseum
Before heading to the Palatine Hill, we had a snack
outside the Colosseum; I got a colossal donut! On top of the Palatine Hill
(which was the most exclusive place to live!) we looked round the awesome
palace which was mostly built by Emperor Septimus Severus. Not only did it
contain an enormous garden and thermal baths, but you could get a superb view
of the Circus Maximus. Apparently I need to see Ben Hur to get an idea of what
the chariot races were like, as Charlton Heston was magnificent!
Coming back down the Palatine onto the Capitoline hill,
we strolled through the Forum where we learned a bit more about the way Roman
politics was conducted. I'm not sure how our modern day politicians would have
coped - it was expected that all promising young politicians spent a few years
serving in one of the legions as a tribune and being taught how to fight by a
Centurion.
We had a fantastic lunch at a pizzeria just a short walk
from the Forum then went to the Augustine Forum. This was much bigger than the
other forums and was seen as a way of imposing his authority and status. Mr
Allen said this was one of his favourite sights in Rome (I think was his 7th
favourite sight!).
By this time we were pretty tired and were really pleased
when Mr Allen took us back to the hotel for a rest before our evening meal. Of
course there was still time for a gelato! We finished by having dinner at our
usual restaurant and had another fantastic meal - they have been absolutely
brilliant looking after us.
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