Rome Day 3

Up early to get to the Forum. Walking again so half an hour there and then lots more steps, and worth every minute. What was built by the Roman’s and the size and complexity of the buildings that make up the Forum was really quite amazing - including all the that is left from the Romans in the 1st/2nd centuries and what has been restored or even enhanced since. Some great views and peaceful gardens too. Then over the road to the Colosseum. The security to get in was more than getting into Italy. I really like this building. You can really see how it functioned - sort of reminds me of the MCG. It was a centre of entertainment for the masses with the cheap seats at the top. One thing I was amazed about was that they had elevators to bring up participants through trapdoors in the floor. Then Ian headed off to a Roman museum overlooking Navarone piazza and I wandered off to St Peter’s (for a look outside only as the crowds were ridiculous) and then managed an ice cream from the Old Bridge shop - our haunt last time we were here. Legs need a rest - 25,000 steps today.Read more