On the train ride from Nice to Rome we got a good view of the Alps.
On the train ride from Nice to Rome we got a good view of the Alps.
The first thing we did after getting our hotel was walk over to the
Colosseum. It's amazing. We couldn't go in though, because it closes at
6PM.
The next day, we went to the Vatican Museum. Tons of sculptures, etc, and
of course the Sistine Chapel (which has a great audio guide that explains the
paintings). Here's a hallway in the museum.
I really like this spherical sculpture, which was in a courtyard in the
Vatican Museum. By the way, that giant metal pine cone thing in the
background? It's called "Giant Metal Pine Cone."
The Pantheon was really excellent inside. It's in great shape, better
than any of the other buildings of its age that are in Rome. Unfortunately,
it was too dark inside and pictures didn't come out well.
Finally we made it inside the Colosseum. The floor is gone, and I think
that those pens that used to be underneath the floor held animals when it
was in use.
Me in the Colosseum.
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