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Italy & Greece - 2008 - Rome is where our journey begins

The Beginning. Traveling from Phoenix to Rome was 16 hours of flying time & total travel time of about 26 hours. We were so glad to finally arrive at our hotel, The Star Metropole. The next day was spent getting our bearings & checking out Rome. Later we met our group & leader, Michelle & set our schedule for the next day. Michelle & Francesco start us out at The Forum. Next we tour the Colosseum, the surrounding area including Cesaer's Palace, visit the famous Spanish Steps & the square where there is an art show taking place. Later we board the bus for a trip to "St Paul Outside the Wall" (cathedral). Monday begins with a tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel , St Peter's Basilica & St Peter's Square.
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Francesco really knows how to tell the stories of life in those days.
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Francesco really knows how to tell the stories of life in those days.

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  • Something is going on if the police chopper is buzzing around this low.
  • Ah, yes. A communist political rally in the center of town is blocking traffic in all directions. This is where the bus driver drops us off to find our own way back. We were more than a mile, mostly uphill, from the hotel. Bonnie wasn't pleased!
  • The Triumphant Arch of Rome, entrance to the Colosseum & Forum.
  • Enter The Coliseum.
  • The underground staging area for the animals & fighters.
  • Wow!!!
  • Inside The Coliseum.
  • The original marble floor from 2000+ years ago.
  • The Ruler's Box.
  • Check out the detail in the design & construction.
  • Remember, this is over 2000 years old. What kind of tools did they use to build this structure?
  • Francesco tells us about his favorite guidebook.
  • David listens to Francesco.
  • Our guide holds the attention of Andrea, Jack, Sandy.
  • We are getting an education.
  • Bonnie enjoys the history.
  • Helen & Ron are into the story.
  • Francesco really knows how to tell the stories of life in those days.
  • The Roman Senate.
  • Dana & Charlie are into it also.
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