The Colosseum is definitely one of the highlights of the trip so far. It's just so incredible. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It held 50,000 people and it was used for events for entertainment. There were gladiator contests, animal fights, dramas, and much more. Every Good Friday, the Pope leads the "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the colosseum.
It was another long day of walking.. Federica was our tour guide again and she is just so funny. After our tour of the Colosseum, we walked up one of the seven hills of Rome, Palatino, and from the top of the hill, it was a beautiful view. We also toured the ruins of the emperors' palace and the ruins of the Roman Forum, which was the center of town and the marketplace in the ancient Roman Empire. Now the city center of Rome faces the opposite side, away from the ancient side, which I thought was interesting. Mamma Mia, it was another hot day, and trucking up those hills and stairs and what not was exhausting. But afterwards, we went to an awesome pizza place and for dessert we had Stromboli with Nutella and cream cheese stuffed inside, topped with chocolate syrup and powder sugar...yumm!! But I think even with all the carbs, I might even be losing weight because we walk miles a day!
that dessert looks like the biggest sin known to mankind........!!!
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