All roads lead to Rome - Day 2

We wanted to get an early start because this was our last full day in Rome and we had a lot to see. Jayme and Bobby weren't completely awake when we left the hotel.We started out by getting cappuccinos next to the Trevi Fountain, it has a completely different feel in the light of the day.

We then starting walking toward the Roman Forum and the Colosseum along these ancient streets I couldn't help but take a few pictures.

This was a private home I believe and this picture doesn't do it justice!

These are some ruins that were in the process of being restored.

I just couldn't wipe the smile off my face. It was so incredible to be at these ancient sites!

These "Roman Gladiators" were all over Rome and Billy decided to get his picture with one of them. After about 10 minutes they got pretty annoying. It reminded me of being in Mexico had have the little kids come up to you, "Chiclet, Chiclet!"

This was part of the Roman capital buildings. The architecture was just amazing. We were able to walk up the steps and have a closer look. I really wanted to see that horse statue up close.

And here it is, I wish this picture showed the immense size of it, just amazing!

I wanted to get a picture of the hieroglyphs, it seemed to be a depiction of war. It was interesting how influenced Rome is by Egypt. We found hieroglyphs almost everywhere in Rome.



The roads were so charming, but after 8 hours of walking on them, they had lost their charm for me. Still, I had to take a picture.



This was at Circus Maximus which is where they did chariot races as well as where Ben Hur was filmed. Billy did an excellent reading out of my travel book that we made sure to catch on video. I'll have to post it another time.




The size of Circus Maximus was about 3 football fields!

This is right outside the Colosseum, it was unreal to see it in person!

After the Colosseum we headed to the Roman Forum, which is the center of Ancient Rome. The history is pretty interesting so I took this from Wikipedia to explain the importance of it: The oldest (7th century BC) and most important structures of the ancient city are located in the forum, including its ancient former royal residency, and the surrounding complex of the Vestal virgins, (kind of like nuns). The Old Republic had its formal Comitium (place of assembly) there where the senate, as well as Republican government began. The forum served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered for justice, and faith. The forum was also the economic hub of the city and considered to be the center of the Republic and Empire. The Forum is also where Julius Caesar was assassinated by 21 senators led by Marcus Junius Brutus.

This day is not over but this post is. Next I will post pictures from the Vatican, Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Square and Basilica.