Remains of the Roman Empire, Oct. 20, 2006

This was the day of our rendezvous with the glorious past of Rome, of the Roman heroes, Julius Ceasar, Constantine, and gladiators. We started with the walk around Roman forum in the shadows of the Colosseum and the Arc de Triumph (Arch of Constantine). We took an audio guide which was more confusing than guiding us. Nevertheless, we were at the place where once the greatest of the kings and warriors lived. Next on our list was Palatine Hill, a not so glorious place but required to beat the line at the Colosseum. A ticket to Palatine Hill would take you into the Colosseum as well. From the top of the hill, actually some palace, we could clearly see our Roman Forum and by that time we even found out Rick Steves guided tour of the Forum. We read the history of it again while placing the monuments in the forum.